There are 11 ways to get from Switzerland to Barcelona 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 from Geneva International Airport
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GVA - BCN
4h 34m€39–212Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MXP - BCN
5h 56m€27–108Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
11h 59m€181–472Bus
- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 48m€85–150Drive 1,020.3 km
- Drive from Zurich to Barcelonacar 1,020.3 km
10h 23m€180–259Fly from Zurich Airport
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ZRH - BCN
4h 42m€51–198Fly from Basel
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BSL - BCN
4h 39m€45–190Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BGY - BCN
6h 46m€80–298Bus, bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LYS - BCN
7h 6m€44–210Train via Avignon
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Geneve to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Barcelona-Santstrain
12h 21m€226–487Bus via Besançon
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançonbus FlixBus N199
- Take the bus from Besancon, Gare Sncf , Avenue Du Marechal Foch. to BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30bus
19h 19m€107–188
Switzerland to Barcelona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Barcelona is to train and fly which costs €27 - €110 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Barcelona is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €35 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Barcelona station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station via Geneva - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
The distance between Switzerland and Barcelona is 657 km. The road distance is 1020.3 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 11h 59m and costs €180 - €480.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Switzerland to Barcelona, including transfers.
Switzerland to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Switzerland to Barcelona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Barcelona is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €35 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €480 and takes 11h 59m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 17h 48m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Barcelona, 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 Zürich Stadelhofen to Barcelona-Sants via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 11h 59m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Basel to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–170
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €19–90
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–280
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- RegioJet
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More Questions & Answers
Switzerland to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Besançon station.
Switzerland to Barcelona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Barcelona is 1020 km. It takes approximately 10h 23m to drive from Switzerland to Barcelona.
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