Brussels to Barcelona by train
Travel from Brussels (Belgium) to Barcelona (Spain) by train (1065km): schedule and information to the train connection. Compare fares and buy your ticket.
To travel by train from Brussels in Belgium to Barcelona in Spain, the main route is via Paris (France). First from Belgium by direct Thalys train to Paris (France). There you change to the high-speed-train in direction of Barcelona (Spain).
Some routes available which do not cross Paris, to avoid changing train there and using the Metro.
Your travel route could be like that.
1065 km
How to use the following information: we show you the best routes and where to buy tickets. On longer routes you may need more than one ticket. Book your tickets step by step as explained. If you have questions about the route from Brussels to Barcelona, please ask in our forum. Of course, sometimes there are as well other travel routes possible.
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train connections : popular connections travelled by other users
Barcelona - Brussels / Brussels - Madrid / Brussels - Santiago de Compostela / Antwerp - Barcelona / Antwerp - Madrid / Antwerp - Santiago de Compostela / Liege - Barcelona / Liege - Santiago de Compostela / Liege - Seville1 Brussels (Belgium) - Paris (France) - Barcelona (Spain)
The route consist of more than one step. You have to buy several train tickets.
1a Travelling from Brussels (Belgium) to Paris (France)
To travel from Brussels to Paris by train, use a direct high-speed-train like Thalys, TGV or TGV inOui. There are saver-fares available starting from 29 EUR. The journey time from Brussels to Paris by high-speed-train is about 1,5 hours. Departure station in Brussels ins "Bruxelles-Midi". Arrival station in Paris is "Paris Gare du Nord".
Find train-schedules and ticket prices via our booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from Brussels to Paris?
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train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
Transport Express Régional (TER) / THALYS (THY) / TGV France - Belgium (TGV) / inOui (INOUI)
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Paris - Brussels
search for train schedules here: Online timetable information, on which you can find relevant, up-to-date connections.
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1b Travelling from Paris (France) to Barcelona (Spain)
To travel from Paris to Barcelona, the fastest option is by direct TGV high-speed train. There are two direct trains with a journey time of about 6,5 hours. Train tickets are available from 49 EUR. You find the exact schedule and saver-fares via our booking links. We recommend to book early as otherwise the ticket prices are high.
The direct night train does not exist anymore. To travel overnight, travel first by night train from Paris to Latour de Carol (ticket via our booking links). There you change to a local train directly to Barcelona. The so called "Rodalies Barcelona" costs 12 EUR. The ticket is available at a ticket machine and inside of the train.
Where to buy a ticket from Paris to Barcelona?
The following links could be interesting for you.
train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
Cercanias (CER) / TGV Elipsos France - Spain (TGV Elipsos)
night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip.
ICN 3981|83 Paris - Latour-de-Carol
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Barcelona - Paris
search for train schedules here: Online timetable information, on which you can find relevant, up-to-date connections.
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Do you have questions about the connection between Brussels and Barcelona? Does something not work as it should? Just ask in our forum and get competent answers from our rail travel experts.
Eurail: if you want to travel this route by Eurail instead of train tickets, have a look here for reservation fees and further information.