There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Catalonia 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 Zurich Airport
best- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ZRH - BCN
4h 42m€56–188Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
11h 29m€208–558Bus via Geneva
- 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
16h 45m€85–159Drive 1,020.3 km
- Drive from Zurich to Barcelonacar 1,020.3 km
10h 23m€178–257Train to Basel, fly
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BSL - BCN
6h 2m€74–278Train 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
11h 47m€228–503Bus
- Take the bus from Zürich to Mulhousebus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Mulhouse to Barcelonabus FlixBus N1720
17h€87–150
Zurich to Catalonia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Catalonia is to fly which costs €55 - €190 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Catalonia is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €55 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Catalonia 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.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Catalonia. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya via Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
The distance between Zurich and Catalonia is 884 km. The road distance is 1020.3 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Catalonia without a car is to train which takes 11h 29m and costs €200 - €600.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Zurich to Catalonia, including transfers.
Zurich to Catalonia bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.
Zurich to Catalonia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Catalonia is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €55 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €600 and takes 11h 29m, you could also bus via Geneva, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 16h 45m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Catalonia, 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 Plaça de Catalunya via Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona Sants in around 11h 29m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Basel to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–180
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–170
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–160
Flights from Basel to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–170
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–290
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–290
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €130–220
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Geneve to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Avignon Tgv to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- 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
- €20–29
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Zürich to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Mulhouse to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Catalonia bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Mulhouse station.
Zurich to Catalonia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Catalonia is 1020 km. It takes approximately 10h 23m to drive from Zurich to Catalonia.
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