By train from Barcelona
Train trips from Barcelona
Girona in under an hour, Zaragoza and Lleida in a little more, Madrid in about two and a half hours and, without changing trains, Lyon, Marseille or Paris: from Barcelona, high-speed trains reach plenty of getaways with no car or plane needed.
Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides
Catalonia
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SpainGirona
The Jewish quarter, the colourful houses on the Onyar and the cathedral, less than an hour away.
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SpainFigueres
The Dalí Theatre-Museum and Sant Ferran castle, in the Empordà.
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SpainTarragona
Roman Tarraco, with its amphitheatre facing the sea, just over half an hour away.
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Rest of Spain
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SpainZaragoza
The Pilar basilica, the Aljafería and tapas in El Tubo, an hour and a half away.
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SpainMadrid
Museums, the Retiro and street life, about two and a half hours away.
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SpainValencia
The City of Arts and Sciences, the old town and the beach, along the coast.
What to see in Valencia
France, without changing trains
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FranceMarseille
The Vieux-Port, Notre-Dame de la Garde and the coves of the Calanques.
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FranceLyon
The gastronomic capital of France, with a World Heritage Renaissance old town.
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FranceParis
The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the neighbourhoods of Paris, on a direct high-speed train.
What to see in Paris
Frequently asked questions
Which getaways can you reach by train from Barcelona?
Girona, Figueres, Tarragona and Lleida in Catalonia; Zaragoza, Madrid and Valencia in the rest of Spain; and Marseille, Lyon and Paris in France, on direct trains.
How long does the train from Barcelona to Madrid take?
About two and a half hours by high-speed train, with many departures a day from several operators.
Is there a direct train from Barcelona to Paris?
Yes, direct high-speed trains reach Paris in about six and a half hours, stopping in the south of France.
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Reviewed 20 October 2026. Dates and seasonal warnings: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.
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