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France, Spain

🕔 Transport time

12h37

How to join Zaragosa from Paris by train?

Want to hop on a train and head across the Spanish border to Aragon? Set your sights on Zaragosa, a vibrant city that combines cathedrals, palaces, tapas, and urban art on the banks of the Ebro River. From Paris, take the TGV to Toulouse, cross the Pyrenees via Pau, Bedous, and Canfranc, before reaching Spain's fifth largest city by regional train. The ideal getaway for a 4- to 5-day city break without a car or plane, between culture, gastronomy, Pyrenean peaks, and Spanish warmth!

Paris,
France
Toulouse,
France

High speed train

High speed train

(≈ 4h20)

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Toulouse,
France
Pau,
France

Regional train

Regional train

(≈ 2h21)

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Pau,
France
Bedous,
France

Regional train

Regional train

(≈ 1h03)

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Bedous,
France
Canfranc,
Spain

Day bus

Day bus

(≈ 1h45)

Canfranc,
Spain
Zaragosa,
Spain

Regional train

Regional train

(≈ 3h08)

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Detailed itinerary

From Paris, take the TGV to Toulouse before continuing to Pau on the TER regional train. Then take the TER to Bedous, the terminus of the Béarnaise line. From here, a bus will take you across the border to Canfranc, famous for its monumental train station, the most impressive in the Spanish Pyrenees.

Finally, from Canfranc, board a Renfe regional train to Zaragoza. Please note: on the Renfe website, remember to type “Zaragoza” (not Saragosse) when booking your ticket. You will arrive at Zaragoza Delicias station, the gateway to a fascinating city.

On the agenda: cultural walks, the Basilica del Pilar, the Aljafería Palace, contemporary art, Roman heritage, tastings of Aragonese Grenache and tapas in neighborhoods such as El Tubo, getaways to the surrounding countryside, lively evenings in the central squares... Whether you're a fan of history, art, or gastronomy, you're sure to find something to suit you! Our advice: allow 4 to 5 days to fully enjoy your stay.

The itinerary includes 12h37 of transport and 5 steps.
High speed train

Paris - Toulouse

The step from Paris to Toulouse lasts 4h20. You'll travel in a high speed train.
Regional train

Toulouse - Pau

The step from Toulouse to Pau lasts 2h21. You'll travel in a TER operated by SNCF Voyageurs.
Regional train

Pau - Bedous

The step from Pau to Bedous lasts 1h03. You'll travel in a TER operated by SNCF Voyageurs.
Day bus

Bedous - Canfranc

The step from Bedous to Canfranc lasts 1h45. You'll travel in a bus operated by Citram Pyrénnées - transports Nouvelle Aquitaine .
Regional train

Canfranc - Zaragosa

The step from Canfranc to Zaragosa lasts 3h08. You'll travel in a Renfe regional train operated by Renfe Viajeros.

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