How do I take the train from Spain to France?

Trains from Paris to Barcelona (formerly covered by the Elipsos night train) run twice a day and journeys are completed in as little as 6 hours and 25 minutes! Other high speed routes such as Lyon to Barcelona, Marseilles to Madrid and Toulouse to Barcelona let you experience top speeds of up to 300 km/h.



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But if you're planning a longer journey with multiple stopovers and changes, the flexibility and convenience of a Eurail Pass is unrivalled – and for many popular routes it works out cheaper than point-to-point tickets, especially if you're traveling as a group or with children and you can take advantage of Eurail ...

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Launched by Spanish authorities last year to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis for residents, the free train travel period was due to end this spring. However, authorities extended the program to December 2023, meaning travelers visiting Spain this summer can now take advantage.

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How long is train from Barcelona to Paris? As a rule, it takes 6 hours and 30 minutes to travel on a bullet train from Barcelona to Paris. The modern TGV train is run both by Spanish Renfe and French SNCF and is well-equipped, featuring comfortable seats and everything you need for a safe and nice trip.

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A Eurail Pass can only be used by non-European citizens or non-European residents.

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How much does a Eurail Pass cost? In 2023, the cost of a Eurail Global Pass purchased directly through Eurail starts at $276 for second-class fares and $351 for first-class seats for the four-days-in-one-month pass for adults. A 15-day unlimited pass for adults currently ranges from $498 to $631.

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Interrail passes cover exactly the same countries & trains as Eurail, with the same fees for the same reservations, so an American and a British traveller can easily travel together, one using a Eurail pass, the other an Interrail pass.

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The cheapest time to visit Paris is during the off-season — in the winter, before and after the holiday rush, which means early December, January, and February.

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Reserving point-to-point tickets in advance (available up to 60 days ahead of travel) is the best way to save money and to guarantee a seat on your preferred train. Furthermore, many areas of Spain aren't well served by its train system — for many trips, buses and even flights may be a better option.

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