There are 7 ways to get from Barcelona to Zürich by plane, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Cheapest
Bus via Nîmes
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Take the bus from Barcelona to Nîmes
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Take the bus from Nîmes to Zurich Bus Station
Fly to Basel, train
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Basel (BSL)
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
Train
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Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
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Take the train from Genève to Zürich HB
Bus
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Take the bus from Barcelona to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
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Take the bus from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Zurich Bus Station
Bus #2
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Take the bus from Conex Barcelona to Zurich
Drive
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Drive from Barcelona to Zürich
Barcelona to Zürich by train
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Switzerland from Spain
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain
Conditions of entry into Switzerland from Spain
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Switzerland
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Switzerland is currently allowed from Spain.
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- Face masks are recommended
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Health pass is required for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach, as well as in some public venues
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Zürich is 0041 58 463 00 00.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Zürich is subject to regional advice.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 0041 58 463 00 00.
No, returning to Spain from Switzerland is currently allowed.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Zürich is to bus via Nîmes which costs €45 - €70 and takes 19h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Zürich is to fly. Taking this option will cost €60 - €250 and takes 4h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Conex Barcelona and arriving at Zurich. Services depart once daily. The journey takes approximately 45h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Zürich. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Zürich HB via Lyon Part Dieu and Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
The distance between Barcelona and Zürich is 836 km. The road distance is 1062.9 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Zürich without a car is to train which takes 11h 12m and costs €160 - €290.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Barcelona to Zürich, including transfers.
Barcelona to Zürich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona station.
Barcelona to Zürich train services, operated by Renfe SNCF, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Zürich is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €60 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €290 and takes 11h 12m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €75 and takes 17h 47m.
- Distance: 835.6 km
- Duration: 4h 42m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Zürich, Switzerland?
Swiss, Vueling Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Barcelona to Zürich every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona to Zürich via Lyon Part Dieu and Genève in around 11h 12m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Barcelona to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 95 - SFr 430
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Barcelona to Zurich via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 650
Flights from Barcelona to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 650
Flights from Barcelona to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 650
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 270
Flights from Barcelona to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 350
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 350
Flights from Barcelona to Basel via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 350
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Barcelona to Basel via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 800
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 60
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Genève to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 85 - SFr 150
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 24 - SFr 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 29 - SFr 34
- 1st Class
- SFr 24 - SFr 29
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 35 - SFr 45
- 1st Class
- SFr 35 - SFr 45
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SBB GmbH
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 23 - SFr 35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 60 - SFr 85
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 19 - SFr 45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 19 - SFr 29
- Rail 1st Class
- SFr 29 - SFr 45
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Barcelona to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 60
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 9 - SFr 12
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Barcelona to Nîmes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 19 - SFr 24
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nîmes to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Barcelona Nord - Bus Station to Nîmes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 13 - SFr 17
- Website
- Blablabus
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Conex Barcelona to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 150 - SFr 220
- Website
- alsa.com
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Barcelona Airport to Zurich Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 40m.
Barcelona to Zürich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
Barcelona to Zürich train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Zürich is 1063 km. It takes approximately 10h to drive from Barcelona to Zürich.
Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa and Swiss offer flights from Barcelona Airport to Zurich Airport.
Book your Barcelona to Zürich bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 535+ hotels available in Zürich. Prices start at SFr 87 per night.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is to bus which takes 20 min and costs €6.