There are 12 ways to get from Barcelona to Switzerland by plane, train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Geneva International Airport
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BCN - GVA
4h 34mCHF 39–201Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BCN - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 14mCHF 24–102Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
11h 24mCHF 172–319Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 28mCHF 90–149Drive 1,027.5 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Zurichcar 1,027.5 km
10h 8mCHF 172–248Fly to Basel
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Basel (BSL)plane BCN - BSL
4h 33mCHF 40–179Fly to Zurich Airport
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BCN - ZRH
4h 37mCHF 51–185Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BCN - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
7hCHF 68–271Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BCN - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 35mCHF 38–185Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BCN - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
7h 11mCHF 73–241Train via Geneva
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
12h 25mCHF 192–444Bus via Besançon
- Take the bus from BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30 to Besancon, Gare Sncf , Avenue Du Marechal Foch.bus
- Take the bus from Besançon to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N199
19h 19mCHF 113–185
Barcelona to Switzerland by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Switzerland is to fly and train which costs SFr 23 - SFr 110 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 180.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Zürich via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Dijon Ville and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
The distance between Barcelona and Switzerland is 658 km. The road distance is 1027.5 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 11h 24m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 320.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Barcelona to Switzerland, including transfers.
Barcelona to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Barcelona to Switzerland train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 170 - SFr 320 and takes 11h 24m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 150 and takes 18h 28m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Switzerland?
Vueling Airlines, easyJet, and Swiss fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Zürich Stadelhofen via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Dijon Ville, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 11h 24m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–170
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–160
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–85
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–120
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–150
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–90
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–150
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Zürich
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–150
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.
Barcelona to Switzerland train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Switzerland is 1028 km. It takes approximately 10h 8m to drive from Barcelona to Switzerland.
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