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London → Barcelona · Eurostar + TGV INOUI
London → Barcelona
The classic overland run to the Mediterranean: Eurostar to Paris, then a seamless TGV ride south past Lyon and the Rhône valley into Barcelona Sants. One change, city centre to city centre, in about 10.5 hours.
10h 30Duration
1 (Paris)Transfers
4.5×CO₂ vs flying
From €90Ticket budget
TrainTransport
Booked 2–3 months ahead€75–170
Booked this week€200–350
One-way fares, per person, 2nd class · verified 4 Oct 2026
Day · Leg
Leg
| Leg | Transport / Operator | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| London → Paris | Eurostar | 2h 20 |
| Paris → Barcelona | TGV INOUI | 6h 45 |
Pass advice
Pass advice
Book Eurostar and TGV separately for the best fares — both open sales months ahead.
A 30-minute connection at Paris Gare de Lyon is enough; the transfer stays inside the same station.
Barcelona Sants sits on metro lines L2/L5, ten minutes from the old town.