Train from Barcelona to Paris-Does anyone know how long it takes....

[chewie44]

After getting off in Barcelona on May4th (staying over 1 night there), we are planning to go to Paris, France for a 2 night stay.

 

If we take a train from Barcelona to Paris, how long is the train ride? :confused: Or will it take too long, and we should just fly from Barcelona to Paris?:rolleyes:

 

I would appreciate anyone's expertise on this.

 

Thanks,

 

Kathy

[Nickymjw1]

http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/point_to_point/results.htm?fn=fsRequest&c=USD&F0=Paris%7CBarcelona&m0=2&d0=26&t0=afternoon&r=0&nA=1&nC=0&nY=0&nS=0&s=Search+for+Train+Tickets

 

Later Train It came over kind of weird when copied, so here is a link but it seems there is a direct train that takes almost 12 hrs, or one with a stop oper, so you would add up the 2 trips. Flying will probably save time, and you should be able to find good price depending on when you are going..

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[sddsddean]

The direct train leaves Barcelona at about 9pm and gets in to Gare d'Austerlitz about 12 hours later (9am). You can have a reclining seat, share a compartment or go Gran Classe and have a compartment for 2 with en suite, evening meal (& wine) and breakfast all included. Go to http://www.seat61.com/Spain.htm and scroll down to 'London to Barcelona'. More info at http://www.elipsos.com/htm/default.htm?lang=3 who actually run the train. Although the air trip will be quicker and possibly cheaper, you have effectively no baggage restrictions and a much more 'chilled out' trip. Remember, most European internal flights have a limit of one 20kg bag per person.

 

Simon

 

PS We are going on it both ways in May.