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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Paris
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €61, while a flight costs an average of €384.
Distance: 830 km
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€384 Average price | €70 Average price | €61 Average price Cheapest | €237 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 45m Average total duration 15h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.5 - 5.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Paris:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Paris costing on average €70.
A bus is €323 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Paris costing on average €384.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 12m.
Bus takes on average 15h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Paris
How to get from Barcelona to Paris by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal6:00 AM15h15Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:15 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)€311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal6:00 AM15h15Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:15 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)€311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- VY80167:55 PM1h50Barcelona El Prat Airport9:45 PMParis Orly Airport€2241One-way0 transfers
Other options
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177628:14 AM12h13Barcelona Sants8:27 PMParis Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne€1951One-way1 transfer - 09737+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 66608:14 AM8h13Barcelona Sants4:27 PMParis Gare de Lyon€1981One-way1 transfer - 09737+FRECCIAROSSA 1000 66628:14 AM10h16Barcelona Sants6:30 PMParis Gare de Lyon€1981One-way1 transfer
Normal6:00 AM15h15Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:15 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)€311One-way0 transfers
31406:00 AM15h15Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:15 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)€361One-way0 transfers- Normal9:00 AM12h59Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:59 PMOrly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)€361One-way0 transfers
TO47554:05 PM2h00Barcelona El Prat Airport6:05 PMParis Orly Airport€1881One-way0 transfers- TO47539:20 AM2h00Barcelona El Prat Airport11:20 AMParis Orly Airport€2111One-way0 transfers
- TO47598:15 PM2h00Barcelona El Prat Airport10:15 PMParis Orly Airport€2181One-way0 transfers
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General Information about the journey from Barcelona to Paris
Bus, train, and airline operators provide regular services to Paris from Barcelona each and every day of the week. Travelling by plane tends to be significantly faster than the other available modes of transport. Bus travel is generally the slowest option; however the cost of bus fares tends to be cheaper than flight and train fares. It's advisable to book in advance as seats often fill up fast.
Buses from Barcelona to Paris
There are several bus companies that operate frequent services between Paris and Barcelona including Eurolines, Linebus, iDbus and Megabus. Each company usually provides one or two trips every day. The journey by bus normally takes from around 13 hours and 55 minutes. The departure point is most commonly Barcelona Nord while the arrival point is Paris Gallieni bus station.
Trains from Barcelona to Paris
Train services are provided by SNCF and Renfe. Trains to Paris from Barcelona are usually direct and the duration of the journey is 6 hours and 15 minutes. There are also overnight services available which involve a change at either Perpignan or Toulouse. Trains depart from Barcelona Sants station and arrive at Paris Gare de Lyon. During the winter months there are usually two services per day while in the summer there are four per day.
Flights from Barcelona to Paris
Numerous airline operators provide flight services to Paris from Barcelona. These include Lufthansa, easy Jet, Vueling, Air France and Air Europa. Most flights serving this route depart from Barcelona Airport and arrive at either Orly International Airport or Charles de Gaulle Airport. Flight duration is from around 1 hour and 45 minutes and flights are usually direct. Flight services for this route operate once or twice an hour during the day.
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Paris:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Paris costing on average €70.
A bus is €323 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Paris costing on average €384.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 12m.
Bus takes on average 15h 45m.
- Around 99 flights per day.
- Around 33 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TER to go to Paris by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Transavia France, Malta Air, Air France, GetJet Airlines, Iberia, Air Europa, KLM, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, British Airways, Eurowings, Air Serbia, Air Baltic, Luxair, asl airlines, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, ITA, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, Sas Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Algerie, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Amelia, Turkish Airlines, Buzz to go to Paris by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy to go to Paris by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
- 31 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, Transavia France, Malta Air, Air France, asl airlines, Amelia, Buzz.
- 20 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy.
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