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New TGV inOUI trains from Barcelona to Paris from €39*
Looking to travel from Barcelona to Paris by train? Start your journey with us.
You can now book your TGV inOUI tickets from €39 to travel from Barcelona to Paris. These new TGV inOUI services will start operating from 11th December, so make sure you book in advance if you want to snap up the cheapest fares.
With TGV inOUI, not only will you get to enjoy a high-speed and high-quality service, but you'll also benefit from a 30% discount on train tickets from Barcelona to Paris if you have SNCF's discount card called Carte Avantage.
The train from Barcelona to Paris takes around 6 hours and 36 minutes on the fastest services. Passing through miles of glorious Spanish and French countryside, you have the chance to enjoy breath-taking views you wouldn’t get from a plane or bus. Before you arrive, check out our guide to the best things to do in Paris.
Catch the morning train from Barcelona and you’ll be in Paris just in time for a late lunch, followed by a wander up to Le Marais neighbourhood – this is the most preserved medieval district of the city. You could even take a short subway ride to see Notre Dame de Paris before heading out on the town for the night.
Is there a night train from Barcelona to Paris?
There isn't a direct night train service that travels from Barcelona to Paris, although you can board an SNCF Intercités de Nuit sleeper train as part of your journey.
Ready to book? Start a search for cheap train tickets from Barcelona to Paris in our Journey Planner at the top of the page, or keep reading for money-saving tips and FAQs.
Trains to Paris from Barcelona
It takes an average of 10h 42m to travel from Barcelona to Paris by train, over a distance of around 516 miles (831 km). There are normally 6 trains per day travelling from Barcelona to Paris and tickets for this journey start from £17.43 when you book in advance.
What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Barcelona to Paris?
Want to know more about your journey from Barcelona to Paris? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
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AVE, OUIGO, Renfe and Trenitalia trains from Barcelona to Paris
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OUIGO
Renfe
Trenitalia
AVE is Renfe's flagship high-speed service, with trains capable of reaching up to 193 mph (310 km/h). It’s one of the fastest trains in Europe and connects the main cities of Spain. Most AVE trains offer two comfort classes – Estándard (Standard Class) and Confort (First Class equivalent, with 1-1 configuration, ultra-wide seats, gourmet food and drink and lounge access). All AVE trains have air conditioning, power sockets, free WiFi and a buffet carriage serving a selection of food and drinks. There are three fares for AVE services: the cheapest but least flexible Básico fare, the Elige fare (slightly pricier but more flexible), and the Premium fare for seats in Confort Class.
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OUIGO is the low-cost brand of French rail company SNCF, who operate trains in France and Spain. In France, all seats on OUIGO are Second Class and tickets can only be purchased online. You can also pay for additional extras, such as reserving a seat in the ‘quiet area’, at-seat power sockets and extra luggage. OUIGO has been operating in Spain since May 2021, and their trains include an onboard bar and a premium class of service called OUIGO Plus.
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Renfe is the national train operator in Spain. It operates trains on the longest high-speed railway network in Europe, and the second-longest in the world. The country's major cities are linked up by the high-speed AVE and Avlo trains, while other long-distance routes are served by Altaria, Talgo, Alvia and Euromed trains. Renfe also operates cross-border services into neighbouring Portugal and France. Depending on which service you are travelling on, you'll usually find two classes on Renfe trains - Estándard (Standard Class) and Confort (First Class). Fare types range from the cheapest (but least flexible) Básico fare, to the more flexible Elige fares, to the Premium fare for seats in Confort carriages.
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Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.
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What AVE and OUIGO classes are there from Barcelona to Paris?
Compare the different travel classes offered by AVE and OUIGO when travelling from Barcelona to Paris.
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OUIGO
Estándar (Standard Class)
In AVE's Estándar Class, you'll enjoy comfortable fuss-free travel. With luggage storage and air-conditioning throughout, there's access to their bar/restaurant carriage serving drinks and snacks and seats are usually in a row of 2 or 4 around a table. On board, you'll enjoy:
- Free WiFi
- Seat reservation
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- Entertainment portal
- Fold-down table
- Reading light
- Power sockets at each seat
- Catering at your seat
- Lounge access
- Larger tables
Confort (First Class)
Onboard AVE's Confort Class, you’ll enjoy all the amenities of Estándar Class as well as extra perks, such as complimentary food and drinks, free newspapers and more. Don't forget to enjoy access to Renfe's Club Rooms before your trip to kick it off in style. On board, you'll enjoy:
- Free WiFi
- Seat reservation
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- Entertainment portal
- Fold-down table
- Reading light
- Power sockets at each seat
- Catering at your seat
- Lounge access
- Larger tables
Standard Class
OUIGO comes with only one class, Standard Class, which is the equivalent of TGV's Second Class. On board you'll find WiFi and a café-bar (on services in Spain). There may be a trolley service on Train Classique services in France. You can pay extra to guarantee a seat with a plug socket, as not all seats currently have one.
- Fold-down table
- Luggage storage
- Bar/restaurant carriage (1)
- Catering at your seat (2)
- WiFi (3)
- Power sockets
- (1) Available on OUIGO Spain services only
- (2) Snack service available on some OUIGO Classique trains
- (3) WiFi available for a fee on services in France; may be free in Spain
What are the onboard services on AVE and OUIGO?
Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Barcelona to Paris.
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OUIGO
What luggage limits are there? | With AVE, you can travel with up to 3 pieces of luggage that do not exceed 290 cm and 25 kg. In total, the maximum measurements of each piece of luggage are 85 x 55 x 35 cm. Musical instruments also count as hand luggage as long as they do not exceed the dimensions 30 x 120 x 38 cm and are stored in a case. |
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What food and drink is available? | If you’d like to stretch your legs and grab a coffee during your journey, AVE trains have an onboard bar carriage serving drinks and snacks. If you’d prefer to stay in your seat, AVE staff sell food and drinks from a trolley that will pass through the train during the journey. |
What onboard entertainment is available? | On AVE trains, you can take advantage of PlayRenfe – their free WiFi and entertainment service. Giving you access to exclusive content and fast connection speeds, PlayRenfe can be downloaded from the app store on your phone. Once you’re connected, you can access the PlayRenfe portal, where you’ll find exclusive live sport, news, films and TV series. |
What facilities are there for travel with children? | Children under 3 years old travel for free with AVE, as long as they do not occupy a seat and have their free child ticket. Children from 3 to 14 years old can take advantage of a 40% discount on ticket prices. |
Can I bring a bike on board? | On all AVE trains, each passenger can take one bicycle or scooter on board, as long as it’s folded and carried inside a case. Also, the pedals must be removed and handlebars turned 90 degrees. Lastly, if the sum of the dimensions of the case is less than 180cm, it is considered as hand luggage. However, if it’s bigger, it will be considered as special luggage (max dimensions 120 x 90 x 40 cm). |
Can I bring pets on board? | With AVE, you can travel with a pet as long as it weighs no more than 10 kg and travels inside a cage or carrier (60 x 35 x 35 cm). Your pet must have their own pet ticket, unless you’re travelling with a Premium ticket, in which case the pet ticket is free. Guide and assistance dogs travel for free. |
What special assistance is available? | AVE offer a free assistance and care service for people with reduced mobility. To request the service, passengers should contact AVE directly. |
What luggage limits are there? | One piece of hand luggage (36 x 27 x 15 cm) and one piece of cabin luggage (55 x 35 x 25 cm) can be taken onboard. You can take additional or larger bags with you (max. 30kg) for an extra fee or by paying for OUIGO Plus. |
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What food and drink is available? | On OUIGO trains in France: an at-seat service of snacks is available on Train classique services. This service is not available on high-speed OUIGO trains. |
What onboard entertainment is available? | WiFi (OUIFI) and an entertainment portal (OUIFUN) are available at an additional cost. |
What facilities are there for travel with children? | For OUIGO trains in France: Passengers under 12 years old pay a fixed price for tickets all year round - €5 for journeys on Train classique services, and €8 for high speed services. |
Can I bring a bike on board? | You can take your bicycle on board OUIGO trains if you add the 'Bike' option onto your ticket for an additional fee of at least €5. Your bike must be folded or dismantled and placed in a storage bag for transport. |
Can I bring pets on board? | Pets are only allowed on board OUIGO trains if the 'Pets' option is added to your ticket at the time of booking. (1 pet per adult, per booking, €10 per pet.) |
What special assistance is available? | For disabled passengers or those with reduced mobility, you can request assistance through 'Accès Plus'. With this service, a member of staff will meet you at the station and help you get to your seat on the train. To book assistance, contact Accès Plus after you book your tickets (and no later than 48 hours before your train is due to depart). |
How do I find cheap train tickets from Barcelona to Paris?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Book in advance
2. Be flexible with your travel times
3. Buy a rail pass
4. Choose a slower or connecting train
5. Look out for train ticket sales and discounts
6. Take a night train
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
New TGV inOUI services from Barcelona to Paris
Keep reading for more information on the new TGV inOUI trains operating on the Barcelona-Paris route from 11th December 2022.
There are now 2 TGV inOUI services running between Barcelona and Paris every day (3 services in summer). Trains depart from Barcelona Sants station at 10:33 and at 14:32 and will arrive at Paris Gare de Lyon station at 17:18 and 21:18 respectively. The extra train in summer months leaves at 16:10 and arrives in Paris at 23:05.
Before reaching Paris Gare de Lyon, TGV inOUI trains may call at the following stations:
- Girona
- Figueres
- Perpignan
- Narbonne
- Béziers
- Agde
- Sète
- Montpellier Sud de France
- Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Nîmes central station
- Nîmes Pont-Du-Gard
- Valence-Rhône-Alpes-Sud TGV
- Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
How to get to Barcelona Sants station
Nestled in the heart of the city, Barcelona Sants station is easy to reach due to the city’s public transport. You can get there by:
- Metro: Green Line L3 and Blue Line L5 link the city centre with the train station’s metro, Sants Estació.
- Bus: There are various buses available from the city centre to Barcelona Sants station.
- Walk: From La Rambla in the city centre, Barcelona Sants station is a 42-minute walk.
Want to travel from Barcelona Airport to Barcelona Sants station? You can simply catch the Renfe train from Barcelona Airport station to Barcelona Sants station, which takes around 20 minutes.
What’s on offer at Barcelona Sants station?
As you wait for your train to arrive, there are plenty of things to do at Barcelona Sants station to keep you occupied:
- Restaurants and cafés
- Shops
- Newstand
- Pharmacy
- Cash machines
- Currency exchange
- Car rental
- Tourist office
- Parking
Arriving at Paris Gare de Lyon station from Barcelona
Situated in the eastern part of the French capital, Paris Gare de Lyon is well connected to the rest of the city. Close to the platform, you’ll find Métro and RER trains to whisk you to Paris’ most famous landmarks.
To get to the city centre from Paris Gare de Lyon station, you can use the following modes of transport:
- Metro and RER lines (located downstairs, allow about 15 minutes to access the platform): 1, 14, RER A and RER D
- RATP bus (bus stops serving the station are Rue de Bercy and Boulevard Diderot): lines 24, 29, 57, 61, 63, 65, 87 and 91
- Transilien train
- Taxis and private drivers
Using public transport in Paris
Paris Métro is the quickest, easiest, and cheapest way to travel around the city. If you’re planning to travel around Paris and France, we recommend you buy a Tplus ticket – it allows connections between the Métro and RER trains in central Paris and will take you to all the main stations in Paris where you can catch a connecting TGV high-speed train to other French cities.
Did you know? Children under 4 can travel for free on the Métro, RER, bus, and tramway services, provided they sit on your lap and don’t occupy a seat. Children under 10 get 50% off the ticket price.
Things to see and do in Paris
With fascinating architecture, delicious cuisine and monument-lined boulevards, Paris is always a great idea! To help inspire your trip to the French capital, here are some ideas for things to do in Paris:
*Terms and conditions
Price per person and journey in Second Class on TGV INOUI trains, available on certain days and certain trains, for a number of destinations in Spain to and from France, excluding journeys from stations of the lines that serve those destinations. Tickets on sale from 18th to 31st October (both inclusive) for travel between 11th December 2022 and 26th March 2023 (both inclusive), subject to limited availability and a possible delay in case of health problems. Tickets can be exchanged or cancelled depending on their terms and conditions.