What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Barcelona?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Barcelona is to fly which costs €50 - €190 and takes 4h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Barcelona?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Barcelona is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €50 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich 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 16h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Mulhouse Ville and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

How far is it from Zurich to Barcelona?

The distance between Zurich and Barcelona is 884 km. The road distance is 1020.3 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Barcelona without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 10h 54m and costs €190 - €470.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Barcelona?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Zurich to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Barcelona bus from?

Zurich to Barcelona bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Barcelona train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Zurich to Barcelona is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €50 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €470 and takes 10h 54m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 16h 45m.

Where does the Zurich to Barcelona bus arrive?

Zurich to Barcelona bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.

Where does the Zurich to Barcelona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Barcelona?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Barcelona?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Barcelona?

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Where can I stay near Barcelona?

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Zurich to Barcelona - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Barcelona by plane, train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train

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Fly from Zurich Airport
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1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ZRH - BCN
4h 42m
€51–188
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
10h 54m
€198–464
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
16h 45m
€85–148
Drive 1,020.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Barcelonacar 1,020.3 km
10h 23m
€180–259
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BSL - BCN
5h 42m
€52–249
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
11h 39m
€227–483
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
18h
€104–180

Zurich to Barcelona by train

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Distance: 883.8 km
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Barcelona, Spain?

Swiss and Vueling Airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Barcelona-Sants via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 10h 54m.

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