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Trains from Paris to Barcelona

Barcelona by train from Paris is a run down the length of France: south through Burgundy and the Rhône valley, along the Mediterranean coast past the lagoons of Languedoc, over the eastern end of the Pyrenees and into Catalonia. It is a long journey chosen by people who want to see the country change outside the window, by families who would rather not fly, and by travellers with luggage they would rather keep with them. The train ends at Sants, from where the metro reaches the old town and the beach.

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About the Paris to Barcelona train

Paris has more than a single terminus and this route uses the terminus for the south-east, so check the departure station in the results rather than assuming. The crossing into Spain means the operator will want ID, so bring it, and check Spain's entry rules for your passport before you set out. A day and a head count are what the search wants; Barcelona to Paris is on AI Concierge as a route of its own. The Catalan side of the journey begins when the line crosses the border, with Figueres and then Girona and its old town before the approach through the hills behind Barcelona. Sants station is in the Sants district to the west of the Eixample; from it the metro reaches Plaça de Catalunya, the Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter, and runs on to the beach at Barceloneta. Montjuïc is close to the station, with its museums and the view over the harbour. Barcelona hotels shown on this page come from the catalogue, and the search sorts the rest by district and rating. For a sightseeing stay the Eixample and the old town are central; for the sea, look along the waterfront; for an early train north, Sants itself has hotels around it.

Where to stay in Barcelona

4 of the 299 hotels in the catalogue for Barcelona. The hotels listed are 13 km from BCN.

Trains from Paris to Barcelona: questions

How far is Barcelona from Paris by train?

Paris and Barcelona are about 830 km apart in a straight line; the rail route is longer. Live journey times and fares for your date appear when you search trains from Paris to Barcelona.

Can I book the return from Barcelona to Paris?

Yes. AI Concierge covers Barcelona to Paris as well; search each direction for its own times and fares.

Is Paris to Barcelona an international train journey?

Yes. Paris to Barcelona runs from France to Spain, so carry the ID the operator asks for and check entry rules for Spain.

Destination, hotel and service details come from AI Concierge travel data; distances are straight-line. Availability and prices are shown live when you search.