The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris to Barcelona
Cheapest price
€155
Average price
€172
Fastest journey
9 h 38 m
Average duration
14 h 22 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
830 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Barcelona will cost around €172 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €155.
It's difficult to get from Paris to Barcelona without transferring at least once.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €30.
Distance: 830 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€169 Average price | €370 Average price | €62 Average price Cheapest |
8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 51m Average total duration 13h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 5.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Paris to Barcelona train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Barcelona trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+ 09742 | On time 6:29 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 12h04 | 6:33 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6647+ 09742 | On time 8:55 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 9h38 | 6:33 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
3751+ 876215+ 09742 | On time 9:13 PM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 21h20 | 6:33 PM Barcelona Sants | 2 transfers | |
3751+ 876215+ 09730 | On time 9:13 PM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 14h25 | 11:38 AM Barcelona Sants | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris to Barcelona
Trains from Paris to Barcelona run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €65 but you can travel from only €25 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:16, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 830 km distance in 6h 47m.
Distance 830 km |
Average train duration 7h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €65 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 47m |
First train 06:16 |
Last train 22:14 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, AVE, Renfe, SNCF Intercités de nuit , SNCF from Paris to Barcelona trainsTGV INOUI, AVE, Renfe, SNCF Intercités de nuit , SNCF trains will get you between Paris and Barcelona from €25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Paris to Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Barcelona by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Paris Gare de Lyon, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Barcelona Sants, located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Paris to Barcelona
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station.
- Le Train Bleu
- La Fabrique Cookies
- The Grand Comptoir
- Café Pierre Hermé
- Paul
- Starbucks
- Golden Brioche
- Mezzo di Pasta
- McDonald's
- The Prem1er Café
- & many more
- Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
- Hôtel Parisianer
- Hôtel Locomo
- Hôtel Marceau Bastille
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Located in Hall 1.
- Metro lines: 1, 14
- Bus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 72, 77, 91
- Train lines: TGV, RER A, RER D, Transilien R
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via the airport's parking facilities.
- I Love Paris by Guy Martin
- Caviar House & Prunier Seafood Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Moxy Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Sheraton Paris Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
- Novotel Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Located in the main hall
- 30 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for TGV and Thalys trains
- Hall 2: RER B platforms
- Hall 3: access to airport terminals
- RER: Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- Airport shuttle: CDGVAL connects all terminals
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- McDonald’s
- Caffe di Fiore
- Ars Café
- Café de l'Estació
- Café de l’Estació Deli
- Lavazza
- Como
- Peter's
- Tutti Frutti
- Enrique Tomás
- & many more
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
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