There are 9 ways to get from Paris to Salou by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 9h 8m
Cheapest option
Bus • 15h 20m
7 alternative options
Train via Avignon • 9h 47m
Bus via Toulouse • 17h 5m
Drive • 10h 25m
Fly Paris Orly to Barcelona, bus • 7h 9m
Paris to Salou by train
The train journey time between Paris and Salou is around 9h 8m and covers a distance of around 1174 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by Renfe SNCF and Renfe Viajeros, the Paris to Salou train service departs from Paris Gare De Lyon and arrives in Port Aventura. Typically 14 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Salou is to bus which costs €50 - €65 and takes 15h 20m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Salou is to fly and bus which costs €75 - €280 and takes 7h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris and arriving at Port Aventura World. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Salou. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Port Aventura via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Paris and Salou is 870 km. The road distance is 1133.1 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Salou without a car is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs €95 - €130.
It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Paris to Salou, including transfers.
Paris to Salou bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.
Paris to Salou train services, operated by Renfe SNCF, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Salou is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs €95 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €65 and takes 15h 20m.
- Distance: 870.3 km
- Duration: 9h 8m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Salou, Spain?
You can take a train from Paris Bercy to Salou via Barcelona-Sants in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Port Aventura World twice daily. Tickets cost €50 - €65 and the journey takes 15h 20m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €280
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €410
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €280
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €300
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €280
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €410
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €280
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €300
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €260
Flights from Paris Orly to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €650
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €440
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €650
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €440
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €360
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €310
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €310
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Beauvais to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €290
Flights from Beauvais to Barcelona via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €290
Flights from Beauvais to Barcelona via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €290
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €650
- Website
- www4.piac.com.pk
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €230
- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85 - €120
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Avignon Tgv to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €75
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Perpignan to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Port Aventura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €100 - €140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €100 - €120
- 1st Class
- €110 - €140
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €75 - €110
- Rail 1st Class
- €95 - €140
Train from Paris Nord to Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €16
- Rail 1st Class
- €18 - €27
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to Port Aventura World
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €65
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19 - €25
- Website
- Blablabus
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Toulouse to Salou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- +34 (0) 977 553 680
- Website
- empresaplana.cat
Bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T2 to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17
- Schedules at
- empresaplana.cat
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The quickest flight from Paris Orly Airport to Barcelona Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 35m.
Paris to Salou bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Port Aventura World station.
Paris to Salou train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Port Aventura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Salou is 1133 km. It takes approximately 10h 25m to drive from Paris to Salou.
Transavia France, Air Europa, easyJet and two other airlines offer flights from Paris Orly Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Book your Paris to Salou bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 3874+ hotels available in Salou. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is to train which takes 34 min and costs €5 - €8.