What is the cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Spain?

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Spain is to fly which costs €35 - €140 and takes 4h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Switzerland to Spain?

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Spain is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €50 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Switzerland and Spain?

No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Spain 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.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Spain?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Spain. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya via Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Spain?

The distance between Switzerland and Spain is 807 km. The road distance is 1020.3 km.

How do I travel from Switzerland to Spain without a car?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Spain without a car is to train which takes 12h 6m and costs €190 - €480.

How long does it take to get from Switzerland to Spain?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Switzerland to Spain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Spain bus from?

Switzerland to Spain bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Spain train from?

Switzerland to Spain train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Switzerland to Spain?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Spain is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €50 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €480 and takes 12h 6m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 17h 48m.

Where does the Switzerland to Spain bus arrive?

Switzerland to Spain bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Besançon station.

Where does the Switzerland to Spain train arrive?

Switzerland to Spain train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Spain?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Spain is 1020 km. It takes approximately 10h 23m to drive from Switzerland to Spain.

How do I get a train ticket from Switzerland to Spain?

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Switzerland to Spain - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Switzerland to Spain by plane, train (TGV, Renfe), bus, or car

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Fly Geneva International Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane GVA - PMI
4h 15m
€52–191
Fly Basel to Son Sant Joan Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane BSL - PMI
4h 20m
€38–139
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
12h 6m
€197–473
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 48m
€85–150
Drive 1,020.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Barcelonacar 1,020.3 km
10h 23m
€180–259
Fly Geneva International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GVA - BCN
4h 34m
€39–212
Fly Zurich Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane ZRH - PMI
4h 18m
€44–127
Fly Zurich Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ZRH - BCN
4h 42m
€51–188
Fly Basel to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BSL - BCN
4h 39m
€45–190
Train via Avignon
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Barcelona-Santstrain
12h 30m
€227–488
Bus via Besançon
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançonbus FlixBus N199
2. Take the bus from Besancon, Gare Sncf , Avenue Du Marechal Foch. to BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30bus
19h 19m
€105–183

Switzerland to Spain by train

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Distance: 807.2 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Spain?

Swiss, easyJet, and Vueling Airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona Sants in around 12h 6m.

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