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Cheap train tickets Barcelona Paris
What is the price of a train ticket from Barcelona to Paris?
Take advantage of the best rates by booking your ticket in advance. When you make your reservation, you can adjust the dates and time of your departure to travel at the cheapest fares.
You can set up a low price alert to be notified quickly of the best offers.
How long is a train journey from Barcelona to Paris?
The journey Barcelona – Paris does not last more than 06h58 on average. According to your needs, you can choose one of the 2 trains which run the trip Barcelona – Paris daily.
What time is the first and last train from Barcelona to Paris?
Every day, the first train leaves Barcelona station to take you to Paris at 10h43. You can wait until 14h42 at the latest to catch the last train from Barcelona to Paris.
What are the railway companies operate the Barcelona – Paris trains?
You can make the trip Barcelona – Paris with TGV inOUI, TGV INOUI from/to Spain.
What services are available on board?
On board the TGV Inoui we always go the extra mile for your comfort. Our barista and cleaners will make your trip a moment of relaxation and well-being. As a Premier Business Customer, you will be offered a newspaper headline and a drink on the platform, your journey begins before you get on the train.
Travelling with Renfe, you can enjoy the comfort of our first class: more leg room, roomier seats, and a wider backrest.
What is there to do in Paris at night?
Leaving from Barcelona Sants station on the TGV INOUI, you will arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon in just under seven hours. Good news: the train journey from Barcelona to Paris is direct!
Prepare to be amazed when you arrive in Paris! Expect to be immersed in a lively atmosphere, surrounded by Haussmannian architecture and famous monuments. As night falls, the lights illuminate your evening, and it’s time to discover some of the other facets of the capital! What is there to do in Paris at night?
In the early evening, visit the Catacombs of Paris, which open until 20:30. Exploring them by night is even more impressive. The remains of several million Parisians rest here following the closure of the cemeteries of Paris at the end of the 17th century. If you feel like having dinner afterwards in an iconic place, head to Bouillon Chartier de Montparnasse, located 20 minutes away on foot or four stations from Denfert-Rochereau on line 6.
If you then take the Metro line 4 and walk for a few minutes, you can visit the Louvre Museum by night. This museum is one of the places in the capital you mustn’t miss, and it opens its doors in the evening on Fridays until 9:45 pm.
Several possibilities are available if you prefer to spend a fun evening being entertained. You could go to one of the karaoke bars in Mouffetard, in the 5th arrondissement. As well as karaoke, there are many bars and restaurants! To take in the sights, you can also book an evening at the Moulin Rouge, a legendary Paris venue, and discover the world of cabaret.
If you are travelling with your family, opt for an evening at the Paris Aquarium, where you can relax surrounded by aquatic animals, including jellyfish and sharks. Or enjoy the mysteries of the Palais Garnier when you attend a dance, opera, classical music or a play. This astonishing place will captivate you with its remarkable architecture and abundant interior decoration. Finally, every year, the city of Paris organises the Nuit Blanche.
This artistic event offers free access to museums and cultural institutions for one night. Generally, it takes place in October.
With a Barcelona – Paris train ticket in your pocket, you’ll be in the capital in just a few hours, ready to enjoy each of these unique experiences. Your evenings in the City of Light will be unforgettable!
How to buy a cheap Barcelona – Paris train ticket?
The price of a Barcelona – Paris ticket varies according to many factors: discount cards, SNCF season tickets, the journey dates, the train company…
Barcelona – Paris Train Ticket Prices
For cheap train tickets from Barcelona to Paris, it’s worth taking a look at the many options offered by SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and passes (Avantage cards, Forfait National pass, Liberté card, MAX pass), Prem’s tickets (TGV INOUI & INTERCITÉS), Interrail pass, etc.Some discounts only apply when you book a round trip from Barcelona to Paris with your discount card or pass.
Depending on the train company, you can also choose between different classes to travel from Barcelona to Paris at the best price.
Special Fares for Barcelona – Paris
The current deals are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter via your customer account to stay up to date with future offers and snap up the best prices. If you are an app user, you should also turn on notifications.
Last-Minute Barcelona – Paris Trains
Depending on the train company, tickets can be booked several months in advance (up to 9 months in advance for OUIGO, for example). If you are not sure about your dates, you can choose to freeze the price you have found for a certain period, depending on your journey and the train company. Even for last-minute tickets from Barcelona – Paris, you can find the lowest price by using our train ticket search feature, which lets you see the fares for the next 5 to 7 days at a glance.
Direct Barcelona – Paris Trains
For your trip to Paris, if there is a direct train available from Barcelona, you will see the word “Direct” below your search results.
Trains with connections are marked “Connection”. However, direct trains are not necessarily cheaper, as there are many factors to take into consideration.
Companies serving Barcelona – Paris
If you’re travelling from Barcelona to Paris, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.
TGV inOUI
With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Barcelona to Paris on an extremely comfy train – perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Paris: you can access content and services via the TGV INOUI portal. Each carriage has plenty of luggage space, so you can quickly and easily settle down in your seat. Enjoy the buffet car which serves a range of food and drinks. Your tickets can be exchanged or refunded, depending on the conditions, up to 3 days before your departure.
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Why It’s 100 Times Better Than Flying
From Paris, you can travel to most of Western Europe without every having to step inside an airport. Paris’ six busy train stations are the departure points for high-speed trains to London, Amsterdam, several cities in Italy, and Zurich, making travel in this part of the world a lot more relaxing, and often, much cheaper than flying. And if it’s Spain you want to travel to, there’s a direct, high-speed train from Paris to Barcelona, too. Once you’re done with the Eiffel Tower, hop into this train and make your way to La Sagrada Família in just a few hours.
- Is there a high-speed train from Paris to Barcelona?
- Is it better to fly or take the train from Paris to Barcelona?
- How much is the train ride from Paris to Barcelona?
- Is the Paris to Barcelona train scenic?
- How long is the train ride from Barcelona to Paris?
- Where to stay in Barcelona to be near Barcelona Sants train station
Is there a high-speed train from Paris to Barcelona?
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There are up to three daily direct TGVs InOui between Paris Gare de Lyon and Barcelona Sants.
The term “TGV” is an acronym meaning “Train à Grande Vitesse”, or high-speed train. TGVs InOui are a little more modern than regular TGVs with an electrical outlet for every seat, unlimited WiFi on board, a café-bar car selling a larger variety of food and beverages, etc.
Taking the high-speed train between Paris and Barcelona is a popular option, so book your ticket in advance if you can to get the best price and the best seats.
Is it better to fly or take the train from Paris to Barcelona?
Choosing between taking the train or flying between between Paris and Barcelona is more of a personal preference than a no-brainer.
There are up to three daily direct, high-speed train between Paris and Barcelona and the trip takes 6.5 hours, whereas there are many flights from Paris to Barcelona daily and they take one hour and 45 minutes. Of course, knowing that you need to make your way to Charles de Gaulle Airport that’s located about one hour by train from the center of Paris, and that you need to be at the airport two hours prior to your international flight, choosing the train may be the most convenient and stress-free option.
But it all depends on your schedule.
As far as price is concerned, to score a deal on your train ticket, you need to book your journey in advance on the website French railway company SNCF. Airlines (low-cost or otherwise) might offer prices that are in par with you might see on the SNCF booking system.
In terms of comfort, the seats and offerings on the TGV InOui beats what you’ll get in an airplane, but the trip is much longer.
Taking the train is the greener option of the two, with a much smaller carbon footprint than flying. By riding the train you emit 65 times less carbon dioxide than if you were to take the same journey by plane, the SNCF reports.
How much is the train ride from Paris to Barcelona?
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The fare for a one-way, direct, high-speed train journey between Paris and Barcelona depends on your dates of travel and the class of service you want, starting at only $41.15 (39 €) in second class.
The TGV InOui between Paris and Barcelona has two classes of service: Second class and Fist class.
- Second class: Adjustable seats, adjustable tray table, one electrical outlet per seat, unlimited WiFi, individual lights, access to the café-bar car. Second-class cars have two seating configurations: side-by-side seats and two seats facing each other.
- First class: Larger and more comfortable, adjustable seats, adjustable tray table, one electrical outlet per seat, Unlimited WiFi, individual lights, access to the café-bar car. First-class cars have three seating configurations: individual seats, side-by-side seats, and two seats facing each other.
Note that the higher the class, the better the exchange and refund conditions.
On the TGV InOui, there is no limit on the amount of luggage you can bring with you or the weight of your luggage. That said, your luggage can’t be any more than 51.1 inches in height and 35.4 inches in width. You can also take your skis, musical instrument, surf board, and more on board without any extra charge.
Is the Paris to Barcelona train scenic?
The Paris to Barcelona train journey is one that allows passengers to take in the beauty of the French and Spanish countryside, including the superb Rhône Valley. The TGV InOui between Paris and Barcelona rides along the Meditarrenan coast and the Pyrenées, and stops in the following cities: Valence, Nîmes, Montpellier, Sète, Agde, Béziers, Narbonne, Perpignan, Figueras, and Gérone.
Some TGVs InOui are double-decker trains. For the best views, choose the upper deck and a seat by a window.
How long is the train ride from Barcelona to Paris?
The high-speed, direct train between Paris and Barcelona takes 6.5 hours to reach its destination.
Where to stay in Barcelona to be near Barcelona Sants train station
For places to stay in Paris, check out Matador‘s list of Airbnbs in Paris’ coolest neighbood and the best boutique hotels, or take a look at the hotels near Gare de Lyon that we previously selected.
We hope you love the spaces and stays we recommend! Just so you know, Matador may collect a small commission from the links on this page if you decide to book a stay.
AC Hotel Sants by Marriott
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The AC Hotel Sants by Marriott is a modern hotel located three minutes away on foot from the Sants Train Station and less than 15 minutes from Plaza de España. The property’s prime location provides easy access to MACBA (Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art), La Sagrada Família, and the city center. Each of the 78 guestrooms are decorated in a simple, contemporary style. The AC Lounge, the on-site restaurant, offers a breakfast buffet and varied items for dinner, including salads, sandwiches, seasonal soups, hamburgers, and more.
Nobu Hotel Barcelona
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The Nobu Hotel Barcelona is a five-star hotel whose modern decor is inspired by Japanese interiors. The property is located a four-minute walk away from the Barcelona Sants train station, and very close to the charming neighbourhood of Eixample. The hotel has 259 sleek and spacious guest rooms and suites, as well as a spa, a fitness center, and two restaurants including the world-class Nobu Restaurant, and Kozara for casual bites. Most points of interest in the city can be reached within 10 minutes by car or public transport.
Barceló Sants
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Barceló Sants is a four-star hotel whose futuristic, cutting-edge, and minimalist design is meant to resemble that of a space station. The hotel features 312 Orbitals rooms, 52 Stratosphere rooms, and 14 Orbital suites with impressive views of the city; all the rooms are equipped with modern amenities such as HD TVs, docking stations for iPhones, and free WiFi.
The gym provides an opportunity to unwind, while two restaurants, the café, and the bar offer gastronomic delights to indulge in. The property is a five-minute walk to the train station of Barcelona Sants.
If you prefer a private rental to a hotel, check out Matador‘s selection of the best Airbnbs In Barcelona
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How to get from Barcelona to Paris
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Two wonderful cities always attract many tourists – beautiful Barcelona and elegant Paris. In this article I will talk about different ways to get from one city to another, and you yourself choose which one suits you best.
Pont Millau (le Viaduc de Millau) on the road from Barcelona to Paris (photo: Yvan Dimitrov)
The distance from Barcelona to Paris is about 1050 km, so you can immediately estimate that the journey by car will take approximately 10 hours.
But, let’s first analyze the fastest and most comfortable options, and finish with the most budget ones.
Barcelona → Paris High Speed Train
TGV High Speed Train (photo: Jordi Verdugo)
The TGV Duplex double deck high speed train covers the distance between Paris and Barcelona in 6 hours and 30 minutes. As for the price, depending on the chosen class and for how long the ticket was purchased, the cost varies between €65 and €187. To save money, you need to choose a non-refundable ticket and preferably long before the planned trip. Ticket sales start at 92 days.
The train leaves Barcelona from Barcelona Sants and arrives in Paris at Paris Gare Lyon. Barcelona Sants Station is easily accessible via the L3 and L5 metro lines, and you need to get off at Sants Estació. Upon arrival at Gare de Lyon in Paris, from where the high-speed train departs and arrives, the nearest metro station will be Gare de Lyon, where you can take lines L1 or L14.
High-speed direct train from Barcelona to Paris departs daily at 09:25 and 16:25, arrives at 15:59and 22:59 respectively.
The train also departs from Paris to Barcelona twice a day at 07:15 and 14:07 and arrives at 13:30 and 20:33 respectively.
Buy a ticket for the Barcelona → Paris high-speed train here.
Night train Barcelona → Paris
With the advent of high-speed direct trains between Paris and Barcelona, the situation with night trains has worsened. Now there are no direct night trains, and prices for it are even higher than for a high-speed train.
The number of hours traveled by night train including transfers is 12 hours. A ticket can be bought from € 54 to € 177. Most often, a transfer occurs at Toulouse Matabiau.
You can buy a ticket for the night train on the same website as for the high-speed train – uk.voyages-sncf.com.
Flight Barcelona → Paris
Pyrenees, view from the plane Barcelona → Paris (photo: Punchyy)
Vueling and EasyJet low-cost airlines fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). A one-way ticket from these companies can be purchased for € 55.
If you choose a more remote airport – Aéroport de Beauvais-Tillé (BVA), where Ryanair flies from Barcelona (BCN), you can find an even more profitable option – € 30.
You can choose the best flight for yourself on the aviasales website.
The flight itself from Barcelona to Paris takes about 2 hours, add the time for check-in and transfer (to and from the airport), and the first option with a high-speed train may seem more attractive.
The cheapest tickets from Barcelona to Paris
Barcelona to Paris by car
Three routes for a road trip
If you decide to travel from Barcelona to Paris by car, here are 3 options.
The first route – the most optimal one – runs through the cities of Perpignan, Narbonne, Clermont-Ferrand, Bourges and Orleans. Distance 1036 km, travel time 10 hours 30 minutes, petrol costs about € 119, costs for toll road sections € 71.60.
The second route is through Toulouse and Limoges. Distance 1071 km, travel time 10 hours 50 minutes, petrol costs € 122, costs for toll road sections € 72.
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The third option is via Valence and Lyon. Distance 1100 km, travel time 101 hours, petrol costs € 123, costs for toll road sections € 90.80.
It is not necessary to cover any of the proposed routes in one day, it is much more interesting to visit several towns or villages, walk along the beautiful streets and try the local cuisine.
You can rent a car for your trip here. And do not forget that many services allow you to rent a car in Barcelona and return it in Paris.
Bus Barcelona → Paris
Bus (photo: Autobuses Por Valencia)
There are several carriers between Paris and Barcelona – idbus, alsa, eurolines. Each has one bus per day in both directions. The price of a ticket can vary significantly, but the travel time for everyone is about 15 hours.
Barcelona → Paris
| Company | Departure | Arrival | Travel time |
| Idbus | Barcelona Nord at 14:30 | Paris Bercy at 05:15 | 14h45 |
| Eurolines and Alsa | Barcelona Sants at 21:00 | Paris Gallieni at 12:15 | 15h15 |
| Eurolines and Alsa | Barcelona Nord at 21:30 | Paris Gallieni at 12:15 | 14h45 |
Paris → Barcelona
| Company | Departure | Arrival | Travel time |
| Eurolines and Alsa | Paris Gallieni at 14:45 | Barcelona Nord at 05:45 | 14h45 |
| Eurolines and Alsa | Paris Gallieni at 14:45 | Barcelona Sants at 06:00 | 15h15 |
| Idbus | Paris Bercy at 17:00 | Barcelona Nord at 07:45 | 14h45 |
Eurolines buses
Good deals are found on the Eurolines website, on some days one way tickets cost €30 or €55 (with the standard price €88) and a return ticket can be grabbed for €55.
However It is worth paying attention to the conditions – the ticket is non-refundable and without insurance.
From Barcelona, buses leave from Barcelona Sants (at 21:00) and Barcelona Nord (at 21:30). In Paris, the bus arrives at the Paris Gallieni Porte Bagnolet station at 12:15.
Alsa’s bus timetable is the same as eurolines, but tickets are more expensive there. Here is their website alsa.es.
Idbus buses
idbus buses also leave from the Barcelona-Nord stop, but at other times – 14:30. In Paris, the bus arrives at 05:15 at the Paris-Bercy stop. One-way ticket prices range from €29up to € 59.
View the timetable and purchase a ticket at ouibus.com.
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Paris: distance, how to get there, the price of the trip There is a lot of travel between Paris and Barcelona.
If you have the relevant documents and a couple of free days, then the distance from Barcelona to Paris should not become an obstacle to visiting the capital of France, in addition, there is always the opportunity to choose a convenient way to get to this city and return from it back to Barcelona.
Contents
- How can I get there?
- Airplane
- Train
- High speed train
- Ordinary train
- Bus
- Car
How can I get there?
The distance separating Barcelona and Paris can be overcome by all known methods, that is:
- Fly by plane.
- Take the train.
- Get there by bus.
- Accessible by car.
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Each of the methods is good and convenient in its own way, the traveler only has to choose the appropriate one individually, taking into account the time that the tourist has and the budget planned for the trip.
Airplane
Air travel is the fastest and easiest way to get from Barcelona to Paris. In this direction, several airliners fly daily, and the cheapest flights are considered to be flights on the aircraft of the companies Vueling, EasyJet and Ryanair.
Flight prices start from 40 euros, of course, for that kind of money you can fly on low-cost flights that depart at not the most convenient time, for example, in the early morning or early night.
If there are any promotions or discounts, you can fly away for even less money.
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Flight schedules need to be checked prior to departure as they are constantly changing depending on the needs of the passengers and demand for the destination. You can check the departure times of flights and purchase tickets in advance on the Goeuro portal.
If the time of arrival in Paris does not imply the availability of transport from the airport to the center of the capital of France, then before departure it is quite possible to order a taxi, for example, through the Kiwitaxi website, which will meet after landing, it will cost from 18 to 20 euros. The cost of taxi delivery will depend on which of the three airports in Paris you need to meet the traveler in Charles de Gaulle, Orly or Beauvais.
Train
Barcelona-Paris trains are of two types – high-speed and conventional.
They differ from each other in absolutely everything – from ticket prices to the time it takes to cover the distance between cities.
High-speed trains
From Barcelona to Paris, there is a high-speed double-decker train “TGV Duplex”, the fare on it has a very wide spread – from 48 to 242 euros. The price depends not only on the class of the carriage, but also on the time and method of purchasing the ticket. If you want to travel on this modern and comfortable train and pay as little as possible, tickets should be purchased as early as possible using the Raileurope online service.
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On average, the prices for traveling on this train are as follows:
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1 Early booking, with the possibility to return or change the ticket
As for the rules for traveling with pets, a dog or any other pet must have all the documents necessary for traveling, there are no other obstacles for traveling with pets on a high-speed train, moreover, “ pet ticket” can also be purchased in advance on online services.
Fast trains on this route depart twice a day, regardless of holidays and days of the week.
| Departure from Barcelona Sants | Arrival Paris Gare de Lyon |
| 15:53 | |
| 13:17 | 19: 53 |
That is, you will have to spend about seven hours on the road, but this time will fly by quite quickly, because the trains are extremely comfortable, regardless of the ticket class, there are vending machines with drinks, TV programs, Internet access and audio players.
The return journey from Paris to Barcelona is also possible by train twice a day, high-speed trains depart from the platforms of Paris Gare de Lyon station at 10:07 and at 14:07.
The station in Barcelona is located at Plaza Dels Països Catalans s/n 08014, the easiest way to get to it is by metro on lines “3” or “5”, you need to get off at Barcelona Sants station.
The address of the Gare de Lyon, where you can take the train “Paris Barcelona” – 20, Boulevard Diderot, the easiest way to get to it is also by metro, you need lines “1” or “14”, you need to get off at Gare de Lyon station.
Please note that before boarding this train, you will have to go through a baggage check and a kind of registration, which will take about 15-20 minutes. These measures are dictated by concern for the safety of passengers, so you should treat them with understanding and arrive at the station with a margin of time.
Ordinary trains
A trip on a simple train, “the old fashioned way”, is suitable for those who are not in a hurry and like to look at landscapes running outside the window to the sound of wheels, get off at stops and change, or simply perceive positively the very fact of traveling by train .
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With the introduction of high-speed rail, direct ordinary trains were abolished and now those who prefer to travel “conservatively” have to travel from Barcelona to Paris with transfers.
There are two options:
- with two transfers, in Narbonne and Toulouse;
- with one change in Perpignan.
Both routes will take 12 hours and cost 101 euros via Toulouse and Narbonne and 76 euros via Perpignan for economy class.
Trains via Narbonne and Toulouse leave from Barcelona Sants station every day at 17:25 and the train via Perpignan at 18:26. Tickets for the train can be purchased at the box office of the station both in advance and immediately before its departure.
Bus
Traveling by bus is a great way to save time and money, although the distance between Paris and Barcelona is 15 hours, they leave Barcelona in the evening and arrive in Paris late in the morning, when all the restaurants, cafes and, museums, of course.
Buses depart for Paris every day except Sundays from the Barcelona Sants station car platform at 21:00, and at the Paris bus station near the Porte de Bagnolet metro they drop off passengers at 12:05.
The maximum delay is 10 minutes.
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Round-trip tickets cost 109 euros for early booking with no return of the purchased ticket, and 153 euros without online services. You can book seats and clarify all the nuances of interest on the autobus.travel website.
If you prefer to travel by bus, you need to be aware that skis, musical instruments, bicycles and other items of non-standard sizes are not allowed on this route, and pets are completely prohibited, regardless of their type and weight.
Video: how to get from Barcelona to Paris with the TGV Duplex?
Car
The first thing you need to know when planning a trip from Barcelona to Paris by car, own or rented, is the amount of gasoline, the location of gas stations along the way and the presence of paid sections on the route.
The shortest and most convenient route for traveling by car passes through the cities of Perpignan, Narbonne, Clermont-Ferrand, Bourges and Orléans.
But on this route option there are several sections of the road that require payment.
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Therefore, although the way to travel to Paris by car is the most interesting and fastest, the journey will take about 9 hours, unless, of course, you do not stop anywhere. Before embarking on such a trip, you need to carefully calculate how much you will have to spend on it, taking into account the distance in km on paid sections, and spending on fuel, coffee, water and food along the way.
The opinion that if you buy everything you need and even gasoline for the entire number of kilometers separating the cities ahead of time in Barcelona, then you can save money is wrong. The cost of fuel in France is lower than in Spain, and the prices in roadside shops for drinks and fast food are no higher than the prices for them in Barcelona supermarkets.
As for toll roads, each kilometer on such sections will cost 10 euros. However, it is not necessary to use them at all, you can lay a route bypassing such highways, it will take more time to travel only on simple roads, at least it will be 12-15 hours.