There are 10 ways to get from Barcelona to Switzerland by plane, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Geneva • 4h 20m
9 alternative options
Fly to Basel • 4h 33m
Fly to Zurich • 4h 37m
Fly to Milan Malpensa, train • 5h 53m
Fly to Milan Bergamo, train • 6h 43m
Train • 10h 53m
Train via Geneva • 10h 56m
Bus, train • 17h 15m
Bus • 18h 16m
Drive • 10h
Barcelona to Switzerland by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Switzerland is to bus which costs €75 - €160 and takes 18h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs €40 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord and arriving at Zürich, Sprecherstrasse via Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Lyon Part Dieu, Mulhouse and Zürich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.
The distance between Barcelona and Switzerland is 660 km. The road distance is 1062.9 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 10h 53m and costs €140 - €280.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Barcelona to Switzerland, including transfers.
Barcelona to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord station.
Barcelona to Switzerland train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs €40 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €280 and takes 10h 53m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €160 and takes 18h 16m.
- Distance: 659.7 km
- Duration: 4h 20m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Switzerland?
easyJet, Vueling Airlines and Swiss fly from Barcelona to Geneva every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona to Zürich via Lyon Part Dieu, Mulhouse, and Zürich Hb in around 10h 53m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 280
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 280
Flights from Barcelona to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 310
Flights from Barcelona to Basel via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 310
Flights from Barcelona to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 240
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 29 - SFr 330
Flights from Barcelona to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 390
Flights from Barcelona to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 290
Flights from Barcelona to Zurich via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 290
Flights from Barcelona to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 280
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 24 - SFr 360
Flights from Barcelona to Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 20 - SFr 330
Flights from Barcelona to Milan Bergamo via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- SFr 20 - SFr 330
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 450
Flights from Barcelona to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 450
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Barcelona to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 550
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Barcelona to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 18 - SFr 100
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 95 - SFr 2900
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 24 - SFr 45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 29 - SFr 55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Mulhouse to Zürich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 75
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève to Zürich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 150
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 70
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Mulhouse to Zürich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 120
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- SFr 65 - SFr 90
- 1st Class
- SFr 85 - SFr 120
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 26 - SFr 55
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- SFr 26 - SFr 35
- 1st Class
- SFr 40 - SFr 55
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 65
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
- 1st Class
- SFr 45 - SFr 65
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 140
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- SFr 65 - SFr 95
- Rail 1st Class
- SFr 100 - SFr 140
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 27 - SFr 60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- SFr 27 - SFr 40
- Rail 1st Class
- SFr 40 - SFr 60
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 75
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- info@sob.ch
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Bern to Zürich Altstetten
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- sob.ch
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 70 - SFr 100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Berna/Neufeld
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 75 - SFr 110
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 150
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Zürich
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 75 - SFr 110
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.
Barcelona to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Zürich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Switzerland is 1063 km. It takes approximately 10h to drive from Barcelona to Switzerland.
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