How to Travel From Barcelona to Paris

Are you planning a trip from Barcelona to Paris but are having trouble sifting through your options to decide whether to travel by train, plane or car? Barcelona is a little over 800 km/ roughly 500 miles from Paris, which may lead you to assume that flying is the best option. It certainly is the most pragmatic choice if you need to get to Paris as quickly as possible, but if you have a bit more time to enjoy, taking the train or renting a car is by far a more picturesque, and potentially more relaxing and enjoyable, way of traveling from Barcelona to Paris.

Flights From Barcelona to Paris

International carriers including Iberia Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa and low-cost regional companies such as Vueling offer daily flights from Barcelona to Paris, arriving at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport and Orly Airport. Flights to Beauvais Airport located in the far outskirts of Paris tend to be a cheaper option, but you'll need to plan on at least an extra hour and fifteen minutes to get to central Paris.

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Travel From Barcelona to Paris by Train

You can get to Paris from Barcelona in less than 8 hours if you take the train on the Spanish side to Montpelier, France and then take the high-speed TGV train to Paris from there. Overnight direct trains will take significantly longer, but are an option if you feel comfortable with the rickety sleepers.
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Get From Barcelona to Paris by Car

It can take eight hours or more to get to Paris from Barcelona by car, but it can be a nice way to see northern Spain and France. Expect to pay toll fees at several points throughout the trip, though.
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Arriving in Paris by Plane? Ground Transport Options

If you're arriving in Paris by plane, you'll need to figure out how to get to the center of the city from the airports.
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Also See: How to Get From Madrid to Paris