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Barcelona to Paris by Train, Bus, Car and Flights

How to Get from Barcelona to Paris

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Details of how to get from Barcelona in Spain to Paris in France by various forms of transport.

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Flights from Barcelona to Paris

There are frequent flights from Barcelona to Paris. They are usually cheaper and of course much quicker than the train, bus or car.
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Barcelona to Paris by Train

Note From April 2013 there should be a new high-speed train route from Barcelona to Paris. Read more: Trains from France to Barcelona: New Routes in 2013

For the moment, the quickest route between Barcelona and Paris is with a change at Figueras (home to the Salvador Dali Museum). The journey is around seven hours and costs around 120 euros. The cheaper option, also requiring a change, takes 14 hours.

These trains depart from Barcelona Sants (the old routes used to leave from the other station, Franca). Read more about Bus and Train Stations in Barcelona

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Barcelona to Paris by Bus

There is one bus a day from Barcelona to Paris. The journey takes 15 hours and costs about 75 euros.

Buses from Barcelona to Paris depart from both Sants and Nord bus stations. Read more about Bus and Train Stations in Barcelona

You can book most bus tickets in Spain online for a very small surcharge (two euros). Just pay with a credit card and print out the e-ticket - much easier than standing in line at the bus station.
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The same ticket can be booked with Eurolines, but Movelia is easier to use.

Barcelona to Paris by Car

The 1,000km drive from Barcelona to Paris takes about 9h30m, traveling mainly on the AP-7, A9, A75, A71 and A10 roads. Note - AP roads are toll roads.

Consider a stop in Figueres, home to the Salvador Dali Museum.
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