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€51–198Train
- 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 5m€185–465Bus
- 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€84–148Drive 1,020.3 km
- Drive from Zurich to Barcelonacar 1,020.3 km
10h 23m€180–259Train 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
5h 42m€52–249Train 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 48m€230–483Bus 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
18h€105–182
Zurich to Catalonia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Catalonia is to fly which costs €50 - €200 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Catalonia is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €50 - €200.
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 Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
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 5m and costs €180 - €470.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Zurich to Catalonia, including transfers.
Zurich to Catalonia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus 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 €50 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €470 and takes 11h 5m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €150 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 Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona Sants in around 11h 5m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Basel to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–170
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 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
Zurich to Catalonia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Besançon station.
Zurich to Catalonia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse 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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