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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 €22. 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 €22, and a flight costs an average of €35.
Distance: 830 km
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€377 Average price | €114 Average price | €51 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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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.
FlixBus8:30 PM13h40Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants10:10 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)€451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
31344:40 PM14h35Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord7:15 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)€421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
VY80208:45 PM1h50Barcelona El Prat Airport10:35 PMParis Orly Airport€1201One-way0 transfers
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57384:31 PM14h24Barcelona Sants6:55 AMParis Gare d'Austerlitz€1061One-way1 transfer
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97088:14 AM7h58Barcelona Sants4:12 PMParis Gare de Lyon€1701One-way1 transfer
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 66608:14 AM8h13Barcelona Sants4:27 PMParis Gare de Lyon€1911One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:05 PM13h05Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:10 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)€451One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:05 PM14h55Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord11:00 AMParis, Porte Maillot€491One-way0 transfers
Normal10:00 PM13h14Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord11:14 AMOrly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)€501One-way0 transfers
TO47598:15 PM2h00Barcelona El Prat Airport10:15 PMParis Orly Airport€861One-way0 transfers
IB420 · IB5916:55 PM4h55Barcelona El Prat Airport11:50 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport€871One-way1 transfer
VY82486:55 PM2h00Barcelona El Prat Airport8:55 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport€1011One-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 €12 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Paris costing on average €35.
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Paris costing on average €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 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.
- Travel with TGV INOUI, AVE, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Paris by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Internorte to go to Paris by bus.
- 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.
- 2 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI.
- 16 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte.
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