How fast is the high speed train from Paris to Barcelona?

The Paris to Barcelona trains are impressive TGV Duplex double-decker high-speed trains. They operate at up to 300 km/h (186 mph) on the Sud-Est high-speed line between Paris & Nimes, and up to 320 km/h (199 mph) on the new high-speed line between Perpignan & Barcelona.



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From Paris Gare de Lyon, the TGV INOUI serves Barcelona Sants station in the heart of the Catalan capital. The journey is direct and takes about 6 hours and 42 minutes to travel the 831 km between Paris and Barcelona. On average, during the week, there are five trains a day from Paris to Barcelona.

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With high-speed rail, train travel is always faster than driving. In many cases, it's even faster than flying, once you factor in the whole air travel song-and-dance.

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TGVs or Trains à Grande Vitesse are the pride of SNCF (French Railways), running at up to 320 km/h (199 mph) on a network linking towns and cities across much of France. In fact, trains reach 320 km/h (199 mph) on the newer TGV-Est & TGV-Rhin-Rhone routes.

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The TGV is a high-speed train that operates all over France and beyond. Travel from romantic Paris to the shores of the Mediterranean or the vineyards of the Loire Valley. Visit cities such as Bordeaux, Lyon and Marseille or catch a movie in world-famous Cannes.

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Traveling by high-speed train The fastest way to travel from Paris to Barcelona is by taking the Renfe-SNCF high-speed train. This comfortable train will transport you to your destination in just 6 hours and 15 minutes. Use our timetable to find out train times.

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Taking the train is the greener option of the two, with a much smaller carbon footprint than flying. By riding the train you emit 65 times less carbon dioxide than if you were to take the same journey by plane, the SNCF reports.

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How fast does the TGV train go? This French bullet train can travel at speeds which are up to 300 - 320 kph (around 186.5 - 199 mph).

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Yes, the Thalys high-speed train is a modern bullet train which runs in 4 European countries (France, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands), connecting 17 cities.

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Trenitalia's Paris to Milan route was first introduced in December 2021, serviced by Hitachi Rail's ETR1000. This super high speed train travels at 300km/h - with the ability to go400km/h if not limited by track regulations - making it the fastest train in Europe.

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A typical example is Thalys, which has a monopoly of high-speed trains between Paris and Amsterdam. Due to its monopoly, it can ask high prices for tickets. Thalys sells tickets for the highest prices per kilometre in Europe.

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Is the Paris to Barcelona train scenic? The Paris to Barcelona train journey is one that allows passengers to take in the beauty of the French and Spanish countryside, including the superb Rhône Valley.

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  1. Our recommendation. The best way to travel from Barcelona to Paris is by taking a flight because it's the best combination of price and speed. 06:25AM1h55. Barcelona El Prat Airport. ...
  2. Cheapest. 07:00PM13h15. Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. 08:15AMParis, Quai de Bercy. ...
  3. Fastest. 09:05AM1h50. Barcelona El Prat Airport.


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