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Barcelona to Paris by train
How to take the rail journey from Barcelona to Paris
French high speed TGV services provide the only direct train services from Barcelona to Paris.
On Fridays only there is an overnight option.
- take the Regional Express train to Cerbere which departs Barcelona Sants at 15:16, it is due to arrive in Cerbere just before 18:00. (no reservations are available).
- At 19:10 an Intercite de Nuit train will depart Cerbere and it is scheduled to arrive in Paris-Austerlitz station at 06:52.
This train conveys couchette coaches/cars with 4 or 6 bunks and reclining seats, it does not have sleeping cabins.
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From Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon/Paris Lyon
Journey Summary
6hr 23 min - 6hr 35min
Daily
Travel Information
The year round service is typically 2 x trains per day, but due to the pandemic there is currently one daily departure, which is scheduled to depart Barcelona at 10:05 and arrive in Paris at 16:50.
Though it is possible to arrive in Paris at 15:50, by departing Barcelona at 08:15 and making a connection
Between early June and early July there are 3 x trains per day an then between early July and late August there are 4 x trains per day
Departing from Barcelona:
Aim to be at Barcelona Sants a minimum of 20 mins before departure, in order to allow time to pass through the security checks.
At Barcelona Sants station this train to France departs from the part of the station used by the Spanish high speed trains - vias (platforms/tracks) 1 - 6,
So when you're in the station follow the signs that are pointing the way to the ' Alta-Velocidad' trains.
Final Destination:** Paris (Gare De Lyon)
Note that these trains arrive at the Gare De Lyon in Paris
2 - 4 x trains per day
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 4 months ahead of the travel date
Between early June and early July there are there are 3 x trains per day, between early July and late August there are 4 x trains per day.
When looking for tickets on Oui.SNCF tick the 'direct trains' box, on Trainline tick the 'fastest journeys' box.
Our step by step guide to booking tickets on the PC version of Oui.SNCF is available HERE
Though it can be worth comparing the prices between booking agents for this journey.
Seat Reservations:
Seats will automatically be assigned when booking tickets for this journey.
Rail Pass Users:
Rail pass users will need to be pay a reservation fee prior to boarding, but these reservations cannot be booked on the ticket agent's websites.
If you want the peace of mind of reserving before arriving at a Spanish station, you will need to use the Eurail and InterRail booking services to reserve your seats - and pay the booking fee for doing so.
Though you can avoid a booking fee if you do reserve at a Spanish station.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Trainline | from €39 | |
| Oui.SNCF | from €39 | |
| Happyrail | from €39 |
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Journey Features
This is a journey of three distinct parts.
1:Between Barcelona and Perpignan the train travels on a high speed line.
2. Between Perpignan and Montpellier the train follows the coast, don't expect incredible seascapes, but there are some nice views as the train threads through the marshes - particularly north of Perpignan.
3. Between Nimes and Paris the train switches back to the high speed line until it reaches the outskirts of Paris
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