Our travel advice
Our pick
Take the 07:42 train: 6h50 without a change.
Direct or with a change?
2 of 4 connections are direct. The others change, usually in Lyon.
The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Paris
- Departures: 1 in the morning, 3 in the afternoon and 0 in the evening.
- Operators: Trenitalia, RENFE OPERADORA and SNCF.
- Usual change points: Lyon.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; departure times in local Paris time.
All connections on a regular day
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Change at | Trains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:42 | 14:32 | 6h50 | direct | 802A SNCF |
| 12:34 | 19:23 | 6h49 | Lyon | Paris-Gare-de-Lyon/Lyon-Perrache-Voyageurs · AVE 9742 Trenitalia, RENFE OPERADORA |
| 14:07 | 19:23 | 5h16 | Lyon | Paris-Gare-de-Lyon/Milano Centrale · AVE 9742 Trenitalia, RENFE OPERADORA |
| 14:42 | 21:32 | 6h50 | direct | 802A SNCF |
Route map
TGV punctuality by SNCF
Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 5h41 | ± 4h19 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 34 kg | ± 113 kg |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
Train: fastest connection plus 25 minutes to and from the station. Plane: flight time plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for airport transfers, check-in and security. CO₂: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Paris to Barcelona?
The fastest train takes 5h16; the typical journey is 6h50.
Is there a direct train from Paris to Barcelona?
Yes. 2 of the 4 connections we found on a regular Tuesday run without a change.
What time is the first and last train from Paris to Barcelona?
On a regular Tuesday the first connection leaves at 07:42 and the last at 14:42 (Paris time).
Which station does the train from Paris to Barcelona leave from?
The fastest connection leaves from Paris-Gare-de-Lyon and arrives at Barcelona-Sants.
Is the TGV from Paris to Barcelona usually on time?
According to SNCF, 72% of trains arrived less than 15 minutes late (July 2026, August 2026, September 2026).
Where can I book a train ticket to Barcelona?
You can compare prices at Omio. Booking early is usually cheaper.
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Timetables: our own journey planner (MOTIS) on open timetable data from SNCF, DB (DELFI), NS (OpenOV), NMBS/SNCB, Eurostar, SBB/opentransportdata.swiss, Trenitalia France and Renfe. Method and sources.