There are 11 ways to get from Catalonia to France by plane, train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BCN - BOD
4h 23m€31–127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
14h 26m€28–138Train (TGV)
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
7h 57m€61–196Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Paris990.4 km
11h 53m€66Fly to Marseille Provence Airport
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)BCN - MRS
4h 1m€43–163Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)BCN - NTE
4h 41m€34–127Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)BCN - NCE
4h 29m€31–99Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BCN - LYS
4h 35m€42–160Train via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 (TGV)
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
9h 2m€164–276Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Barcelona to ParisFlixBus N707 / ...
15h 11m€39–102Drive 990.9 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Paris990.9 km
10h 3m€154–223
Catalonia to France by train and subway (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Catalonia to France is to fly which costs €30 - €100 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Catalonia to France is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs €40 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Catalonia station to France. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Pont de l'Archevêché via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Catalonia to France. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Barcelona-Sants and Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Catalonia and France is 480 km. The road distance is 990.9 km.
The best way to get from Catalonia to France without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs €60 - €200.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Catalonia to France, including transfers.
Catalonia to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Catalonia to France train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Catalonia to France is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs €30 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €200 and takes 7h 57m, you could also bus, which costs €28 - €140 and takes 14h 26m.
What companies run services between Catalonia, Spain and France?
Volotea and Vueling Airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) twice daily. Alternatively, TGV inOui operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €55–190 and the journey takes 6h 46m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–110
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €24–110
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27–110
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €21–80
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–120
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35–170
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €26–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €26–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €23–130
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €24–110
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €23–140
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–190
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €160–270
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €160–220
- 1st Class
- €210–270
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–100
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Barcelona to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Barcelone to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €66
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Catalonia to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Catalonia to France train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Catalonia to France is 991 km. It takes approximately 10h 3m to drive from Catalonia to France.
There are 23102+ hotels available in France.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Catalonia and France. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
























