There are 11 ways to get from Catalonia to Switzerland by plane, train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, train, or train (TGV, Renfe)
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 via Dijon
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
12h 4mCHF 164–278Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 28mCHF 102–170Drive 1,027.5 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Zurichcar 1,027.5 km
10h 8mCHF 171–246Fly 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 51–187Fly 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 38–195Fly 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
7h 9mCHF 51–215Train
- 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 / ...
13h 29mCHF 191–508Bus 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 113–179
Catalonia to Switzerland by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Catalonia to Switzerland is to fly and train which costs SFr 24 - SFr 110 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Catalonia to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 180.
No, there is no direct bus from Catalonia 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 Catalonia to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Dijon Ville and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
The distance between Catalonia and Switzerland is 658 km. The road distance is 1027.5 km.
The best way to get from Catalonia to Switzerland without a car is to train via Dijon which takes 12h 4m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 280.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Catalonia to Switzerland, including transfers.
Catalonia to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Catalonia to Switzerland train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Catalonia to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can train via Dijon, which costs SFr 160 - SFr 280 and takes 12h 4m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 170 and takes 18h 28m.
What companies run services between Catalonia, 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 Plaça de Catalunya to Zürich Stadelhofen via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Dijon Ville, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 12h 4m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–170
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 22–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- 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 100–170
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Catalonia to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.
Catalonia to Switzerland train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Catalonia to Switzerland is 1028 km. It takes approximately 10h 8m to drive from Catalonia to Switzerland.
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