There are 7 ways to get from Lausanne to Barcelona by train, plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV, Renfe), bus, or car
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Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GVA - BCN
5h 17m€56–264Train
- Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Geneve to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Barcelona-Santstrain
9h 37m€146–262Bus
- Take the bus from Lausanne to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 40m€63–114Drive 811.1 km
- Drive from Lausanne to Barcelonacar 811.1 km
8h 8m€144–208Train to Basel, fly
- Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BSL - BCN
7h 11m€106–370Train to Zurich Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafentrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ZRH - BCN
7h 3m€133–422Bus via Narbonne
- Take the bus from Lausanne to Narbonnebus FlixBus N872
- Take the bus from NARBONNE, Gare Routiere to BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30bus
13h 45m€72–117
Lausanne to Barcelona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Barcelona is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 13h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Barcelona is to train and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €55 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to Barcelona station. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station via Annecy - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Geneve and Avignon Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Lausanne and Barcelona is 719 km. The road distance is 811.1 km.
The best way to get from Lausanne to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs €140 - €270.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Lausanne to Barcelona, including transfers.
Lausanne to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Barcelona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
The best way to get from Lausanne to Barcelona is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs €140 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 13h 40m.
What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Barcelona, Spain?
You can take a train from Lausanne to Barcelona-Sants via Geneve and Avignon Tgv in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lausanne to Barcelona - North Bus Station via Annecy - Bus Station in around 13h 40m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–190
Flights from Basel to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–170
Train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €23–70
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–190
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–240
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lausanne to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lausanne to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus Station.
Lausanne to Barcelona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Barcelona is 811 km. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Lausanne to Barcelona.
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