How to get from Paris to Barcelona
- 831 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 55m
- 35 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 40m
direct
Flight
€93
Cheapest
13h 05m
direct
Bus
€51
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Barcelona. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 55m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 831 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €26, on Sun, Sep 13.
This fare comes from a search on September 20, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
831 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €56Checked Sep 20 | 1h 55mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €174Reading date not recorded | 13h 42m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €40Omio catalogue, Sep 22 | 13h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€56Checked Sep 201h 55m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€174Reading date not recorded13h 42m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€40Omio catalogue, Sep 2213h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Barcelona: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris Charles de Gaulle → Barcelona El Pratflight
Vueling·1h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Paris to Barcelona
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€33October 2026
€20Departures from Paris to Barcelona
FlixBus runs 35 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:35 and the last at 22:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 35 | 00:35 | 22:30 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 12 | 00:55 | 23:55 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 22
Operators seen on these journeys
VuelingParis Charles de Gaulle-Barcelona El Prat, Paris Orly-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
FlixBusParis-Barcelona, Toulouse-Narbonne, Narbonne-BarcelonaBook →
SNCFParis-ToulouseBook →On this route you travel with Vueling, FlixBus, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Barcelona works
Start with a Vueling flight from Paris to Barcelona, about 1h 55m. In total it's roughly €56 over 1h 55m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to Barcelona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Barcelona?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 55m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Paris to Barcelona?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:35 and the last at 22:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Paris to Barcelona?
35 a day with FlixBus, between 00:35 and 22:30.
How far is Barcelona from Paris?
About 831 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Barcelona cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €34 to €51. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Paris to Barcelona?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 55m.
How long is the flight from Paris to Barcelona?
About 1h 55m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Paris and Barcelona?
Paris is CDG and Barcelona is BCN, so this route is usually written CDG to BCN.
Which operators run Paris to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with Vueling, FlixBus, SNCF.
Can you get from Paris to Barcelona without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 6h 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Barcelona?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Vueling
Route calculated: 20 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 20 Sep 2026