How to get from Paris to Barcelona

Travel from Paris, France to Barcelona, Spain is: Fully open.

Is international entry into Barcelona from Paris restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Barcelona, Spain from Paris?

Entry Requirements:

• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Barcelona, Spain?

The government of Spain has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 27/06/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Paris and Barcelona closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Paris, France from Spain is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Paris, France from Barcelona, Spain?

Reentering France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Paris from Barcelona?

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Health declaration required

Which rules do I need to follow in Paris, France regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to France must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 29/06/2022. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Paris from Barcelona here.

There are 4 ways that you can travel from Paris to Barcelona. You can take a coach, flight, ferry or train.

Ferry services offer the cheapest way to get from Paris to Barcelona. Tickets for a ferry cost on average £1.

This is compared to other travel options to Barcelona:

A ferry journey is usually £72 less than a journey to Barcelona by coach, which costs on average £72 for the same trip.

A ferry is about £104 less than a flight, which costs on average £104 for this route.

A ferry is generally £265 less than a train for the same journey. A train costs on average £265 from Paris to Barcelona.

The fastest way to get to Barcelona from Paris is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 40 min.

There are alternative travel options to Barcelona that can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 13 h 55 min   of travel time.

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In comparison, travelling by train can take you on average 6 h 40 min.

The distance between Paris and Barcelona is around 515 miles (830 km).

The average frequency per day from Paris to Barcelona is:

• 6 coaches a day.
• 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Barcelona from Paris as scheduled services by coach, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Paris to Barcelona:

• Coaches mostly leave from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and tend to arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
• Flights most often depart from Paris at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Barcelona at Barcelona El Prat Airport.
• Trains from Paris to Barcelona most often leave from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Barcelona Sants.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Barcelona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Barcelona by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus from Paris to Barcelona for £72.
• Travel with Ryanair to go to Barcelona by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Ryanair Paris to Barcelona tickets on Omio for £104.
• Travel with Renfe for trains to Barcelona. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Renfe Paris to Barcelona tickets on Omio for £265.

Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Barcelona with the following travel companies:

• You can find 6 direct coaches per day to take to Barcelona with Flixbus.
• You can find direct flights per day to take to Barcelona with Vueling, Ryanair, Transavia France or Air France.
• You can check for a direct train to Barcelona with Renfe with 1 direct train per day.

As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Barcelona tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you purchase tickets for this route.

When planning your trip to Barcelona from Paris, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Coach tickets are costing on average £72 one way.
• Plane tickets cost on average £104 one way.
• Ferry tickets cost £1 one way on average.
• Train tickets cost on average £265 one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Paris to Barcelona online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.