How to travel from Barcelona to Paris

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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 prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 59m. 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 €21, and a flight costs an average of €52.

Distance: 830 km

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€279

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€158

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€59

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7h 59m

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4h 59m

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7h 34m

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7h 4m

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9h 18m

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2.5 - 5.0kg

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 2.1kg

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from Barcelona to Paris

How to get from Barcelona to Paris by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Barcelona to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3134
    4:40 PM14h35
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    7:15 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    601One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3134
    4:40 PM14h35
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    7:15 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    601One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • VuelingVY8020
    8:45 PM1h50
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    10:35 PMParis Orly Airport
    1471One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9706
    4:24 PM6h54
    Barcelona Sants
    11:18 PMParis Gare de Lyon
    1491One-way
    0 transfers
  • AVE09737+TrenitaliaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 6660
    8:14 AM8h13
    Barcelona Sants
    4:27 PMParis Gare de Lyon
    1741One-way
    1 transfer
  • AVE09737+TrenitaliaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 6656
    8:14 AM11h04
    Barcelona Sants
    7:18 PMParis Gare de Lyon
    1741One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3158
    9:15 PM14h35
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    11:50 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    651One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    10:00 PM13h14
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    11:14 AMOrly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)
    701One-way
    0 transfers
  • InternorteNormal
    10:00 PM13h14
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    11:14 AMOrly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)
    701One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transavia FranceTO4751
    10:00 AM2h00
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    12:00 PMParis Orly Airport
    1211One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transavia FranceTO4755
    5:40 PM2h00
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    7:40 PMParis Orly Airport
    1211One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transavia FranceTO4801
    6:10 AM2h00
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    8:10 AMParis Orly Airport
    1361One-way
    0 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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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Paris

Travel to Paris easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Paris.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Barcelona and Paris including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Paris is a bus with an average price of €59.

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Paris:

A bus is €99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Paris costing on average €158.

A bus is €219 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Paris costing on average €279.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 59m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 4m.

Bus takes on average 8h 48m.

The Barcelona to Paris distance is approximately 830 km.
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Paris is:
  • Around 95 flights per day.
  • Around 24 buses per day.
  • Around 2 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Paris:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Paris by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Transavia France, Malta Air, Air France, easyJet, GetJet Airlines, Airhub Airlines, Air Europa, KLM, Iberia, Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Air Serbia, Amelia International, Air Baltic, Luxair, asl airlines, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Lufthansa Cityline, TAP Portugal, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, Sas Airways, Alba Star, Brussels Airlines, ITA to go to Paris by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Paris by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Paris with the following travel companies:
  • 16 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, BlaBlaCar.
  • 29 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, Transavia France, Malta Air, Air France, easyJet, GetJet Airlines, Airhub Airlines, Iberia, Amelia International, asl airlines.
  • 2 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Paris often also extend their vacation to go to London, Amsterdam, Milan, Brussels, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paris and these popular destinations at a great price.
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