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!
High speed train
(≈ 4h20)
Regional train
(≈ 2h21)
Regional train
(≈ 1h03)
Day bus
(≈ 1h45)
High speed train
(≈ 3h08)
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.