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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 $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 33m. 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 $28, and a flight costs an average of $43.
Distance: 515 miles (830 km)
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$463 Average price | $140 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest |
7h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 11m Average total duration 9h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.5 - 5.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Barcelona to Paris by train, bus or flight.
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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.
- 31406:00 AM15h15Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:15 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$501One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 31406:00 AM15h15Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:15 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$501One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- VY80049:50 AM1h50Barcelona El Prat Airport11:40 AMParis Orly Airport$1661One-way0 transfers
Other options
97064:24 PM6h54Barcelona Sants11:18 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1851One-way0 transfers- 09737+97088:14 AM7h58Barcelona Sants4:12 PMParis Gare de Lyon$2141One-way1 transfer
- 09737+62588:14 AM10h00Barcelona Sants6:14 PMParis Gare de Lyon$2141One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:30 PM13h40Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants10:10 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$611One-way0 transfers- FlixBus9:05 PM13h05Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:10 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$611One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:00 AM15h25Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord12:25 AMParis, Porte Maillot$561One-way0 transfers
FR 31211:40 PM2h00Barcelona El Prat Airport3:40 PMParis Beauvais Tille Airport$1451One-way0 transfers
TO48016:10 AM2h00Barcelona El Prat Airport8:10 AMParis Orly Airport$1541One-way0 transfers- VY80028:55 AM1h50Barcelona El Prat Airport10:45 AMParis Orly Airport$1791One-way0 transfers
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How to travel from Barcelona to Paris?
Whether traveling for business or leisure, the journey from Barcelona to Paris is popular among many travelers. This is because travelers will enjoy breath-taking views of the Spanish and French countryside, regardless of the means of transport. They are plenty of buses, trains, and airline companies traveling regularly from Barcelona to Paris every day of the week. The journey covers a distance of 515 miles (830 km), with the main departure points being Barcelona Nord Bus station, Barcelona Sants train station, or Barcelona-El Prat airport. While the key arrival points are Paris' Charles de Gaulle, Orly airport, Gare de Lyon train station, or Paris Gallieni bus station.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Paris?
The most affordable way to get from Barcelona to Paris is by bus, which takes 13 hours and 50 minutes. To save more on the fare, book tickets as early as possible. Most bus companies on this route release tickets six months in advance.
What is the fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Paris?
Compared to all the other available modes of transport, traveling by plane is the fastest way to reach Paris from Barcelona, The flight will take four hours and 50 minutes. The second fastest way is by train, which takes six hours and 15 minutes. The bus is the slowest. This means taking a flight is an hour and a half faster than taking the train and approximately 10 hours faster than taking the bus.
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Travel from Barcelona to Paris by train
The cooperation of Renfe and SNCF operates all trains traveling from Barcelona to Paris. There is an average of three trains a day between Barcelona and Paris, leaving approximately every 2 hours. All Barcelona to Paris trains are direct and take around six and a half hours to arrive in Paris. The first train leaves Barcelona at 9:00 a.m. while the last departs at 1:00 p.m. There are also overnight trains, which involve a change or two. All trains serving this route depart from Barcelona Sants train station and arrive at Paris Gare de Lyon. From Paris Gare de Lyon, travelers can take the metro or bus to get around Paris city quickly.
Travel from Barcelona to Paris by Bus
Several bus companies operate frequent services between Paris and Barcelona, including FlixBus, Linebus, Eurolines, and Ouibus. Between Barcelona and Paris, there are 17 bus departures, including the night buses. The earliest departure from Barcelona is at around 6:00 a.m., and the latest departure is at 11:00 p.m. Buses depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey by bus normally takes around 13 hours and 50 minutes. However, the journey time may vary depending on traffic conditions along the route. The departure station for this journey is Barcelona Nord Bus terminal, which is located about 2.6 miles (4.2 km) from the town center, while the arrival station is Paris Gallieni bus station.
Travel from Barcelona to Paris by plane
More than 50 flights travel from Barcelona to Paris every day, with the first flight departing at 4:00 a.m. There is one direct flight between Barcelona and Paris per day, with the fastest journey taking just two hours. Airlines offering direct flights from Barcelona to Paris include Air France, Air Europa, Ryanair, Vueling, and Iberia. EasyJet is the most popular airline on this route. Connecting flights are offered by a number of airlines, including Lufthansa, Samurai airlines, and Transavia France with layovers in one of their respective main cities. Flights traveling from Barcelona to Paris depart from Barcelona's El Prat airport and arrive at either Paris' Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport. The fastest way to reach Paris city once at Paris' Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport use the RER B regional line from all terminals. Travelers can also connect with intercity trains to other locations in Paris.
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Paris:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Paris costing on average $43 (€35).
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Paris costing on average $60 (€49).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
Bus takes on average 13h 5m.
- Around 96 flights per day.
- Around 22 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.
- 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Internorte to go to Paris by bus.
- Travel with TGV INOUI, AVE, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Paris by train.
- Travel with Vueling Airlines, Transavia France, Ryanair, Air France, easyJet, Malta Air, GetJet Airlines, Airhub Airlines, Air Europa, Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Swiss, Air Serbia, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Amelia International, Air Baltic, asl airlines, Brussels Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Lufthansa Cityline, TAP Portugal, Qatar Airways, Iberia Express, Lufthansa City Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, Sas Airways, Air One, Norwegian Air, ITA to go to Paris by flight.
- 16 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte.
- 2 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI.
- 29 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, Transavia France, Ryanair, Air France, easyJet, Malta Air, GetJet Airlines, Airhub Airlines, Iberia, Amelia International, asl airlines.
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