Barcelona to Paris train
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Fastest train times from Barcelona to Paris
Fastest Journey
6 h 36 m
Average
6 h 40 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
830 km
Of the 3 trains that leave Barcelona for Paris every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Barcelona to Paris
 | Distance | 830 km |
 | Average train duration | 6 h 36 min |
 | Average train ticket price | €225 (€225) |
 | Train frequency | 2 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Renfe or Renfe-SNCF |
Trains from Barcelona to Paris cover the 830 km long trip taking on average 6 h 36 min with our travel partners like Renfe or Renfe-SNCF. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around €225, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as €189. Travellers depart most frequently from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.
Train companies: Renfe-SNCF and Renfe trains Barcelona to Paris
For as little as €189 you can travel by train from Barcelona to Paris with Renfe-SNCF and Renfe. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.
Save time and money by searching for and booking your Renfe-SNCF train between Barcelona and Paris online with Omio! If you’re looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest Renfe-SNCF train from Barcelona to Paris, Omio can help you out every step of the way. Check current Renfe-SNCF train timetables for the ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best connections for the 515 miles (830 km) trip to Paris from Barcelona as well as ticket information for the train (such as luggage policy and amenities offered onboard), and then book a cheap train ticket – all in one convenient place. If you are using the Omio app to search for trains between Barcelona and Paris, you can check straight away if the Renfe-SNCF ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when travelling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Buy your official Renfe-SNCF Barcelona to Paris train tickets online on Omio quickly and easily and enjoy the travel experience!
Barcelona to Paris train information with Renfe-SNCF:
- Average Duration: 6 h 42 min
- Renfe-SNCF frequency: 2 a day
Renfe is Spain’s national train operator offering a multitude of domestic routes and international routes to France and Portugal. Renfe is known for its range of ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also has discount cards for qualified travellers like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50, which you can use on Omio. When you ride with Renfe, you can expect to find an impressive fleet of trains offering different levels of comfort, amenities and time needed to travel to your destination. These train types include Renfe AVE for high-speed long-distance routes, Alvia and Altaria for domestic routes in parts of Spain, Euromed for routes along the stunning Mediterranean coast, Avant commuter trains and Trenhotel night trains.
Trains From Barcelona to Paris: Journey Details
Passengers can travel the 1037 kilometres from Barcelona to Paris in high-speed comfort on direct AVE TGV Duplex double-decker trains which ply the route in just 6 hours and 20 minutes. Trains depart from Barcelona Sants and call at Girona, Figueres Vilafant, Perpignan, Montpelier St Roche, before terminating at Paris Gare de Lyon. Two services run daily, increasing to 4 in the summer. AVE also offer overnight trains departing from Barcelona Sants in the evening and arriving at Paris Austerlitz the following morning.
Taking the Train from Barcelona
Trains to Paris depart from Barcelona Sants Station in the Sants district located in the western part of the Catalonian capital. It's a major transport hub for the city and the centre for the Rodalies de Catalunya - the local suburban and regional railways services. Passengers can also reach the station by local buses which stop outside the station or long-distance services which terminate at the adjacent bus station. Barcelona Sants is also served by Barcelona's metro system with L5 of the Blue Line and L3 of the Green Line stopping there.
Getting into Paris by Train
Home to landmarks famous the world over such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Notre Dame cathedral, the French capital exudes romance like few other cities on earth. As the world centre of art, fashion, gastronomy and cafe culture, Paris is a blend of stately boulevards, grand monuments, and intimate quarters each with its own charm and character. Trains from Barcelona to Paris arrive the Gare de Lyon Station. Located on the north bank of the Seine, the station is very convenient for onward travel by public transport. It's served by lines 1, 5 and 14 of the Metro system and well connected with bus routes from all over the city and beyond. These include numerous bus routes knows as Noctiliens which run through the night.
Travel Tips: Trains from Barcelona to Paris
Travel by train between Barcelona, Spain and Paris, France is: Unrestricted.
Is international entry into Paris from Barcelona restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Spain
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in France from Barcelona?
Entry Requirements:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Paris, France?
The government of France has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance required: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask required: Recommended
The above information was last checked on 11/6/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Barcelona to Paris closer to your date of departure here.
Return travel from France to Spain is: Unrestricted.
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Barcelona from Paris?
Entry into Spain is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Spain from Paris?
Requirements for reentering:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Barcelona, Spain?
The government of Spain has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
Last checked on 11/17/22. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your train to Barcelona from Paris.
Some of the Barcelona train stations to Paris you can start your journey from include Barcelona Sants, Barcelona Passeig De Gracia and Barcelona Estació De França. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Paris include Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare du Nord and Paris Gare de l'Est.
When travelling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Barcelona Sants and arriving in Paris Gare de Lyon.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Barcelona Sants and travel around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) from the city centre to this train station.
Passengers travelling this route most often arrive at Paris Gare de Lyon and need to travel approximately 1.7 miles (2.7 km) from the train station to the city centre in Paris.
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