There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Barcelona (Station) by plane, train (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
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GVA - BCN
1h 58m€37–182Train
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain 9742
8h 52m€113–177Bus via Lyon
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Barcelonabus FlixBus N788 / ...
11h 42m€66–104Drive 750.2 km
- Drive from Geneva to Barcelona (Station)car 750.2 km
7h 25m€135–195Bus, train
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
10h 10m€103–240Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 41m€55–95
Geneva to Barcelona (Station) by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Barcelona (Station) is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Barcelona (Station) is to fly which takes 1h 58m and costs €35 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Barcelona (Station). However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Barcelona via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Barcelona (Station). However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Geneva and Barcelona (Station) is 652 km. The road distance is 750.2 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Barcelona (Station) without a car is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs €110 - €180.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Geneva to Barcelona (Station), including transfers.
Geneva to Barcelona (Station) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Barcelona (Station) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Barcelona (Station) is to fly which takes 1h 58m and costs €35 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €180 and takes 8h 52m, you could also bus via Lyon, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 11h 42m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Barcelona (Station), Spain?
Vueling Airlines, easyJet, and Swiss fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Barcelona (Station) via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 8h 52m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–170
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Sunday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €25–130
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Barcelona (Station) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Geneva to Barcelona (Station) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Barcelona (Station) is 750 km. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Geneva to Barcelona (Station).
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