Barcelona to Zurich bus

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona to Zurich

Showing times and prices for Mar 21

Cheapest price

$130

Average price

$155

Fastest journey

1 d

Average duration

1 d 6 h 3 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

836 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
FlixBus
06:20PM24h00
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
06:20PMZurich
$1301One-way
2 transfers
2nd Cheapest
FlixBus
11:10PM34h40
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
09:50AMZurich
$1571One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus
02:20AM31h30
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
09:50AMZurich
$1781One-way
2 transfers

Barcelona to Zurich bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, March 21
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
02:20AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants31h30 09:50AM Zurich2 transfers
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
06:20PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord24h00 06:20PM Zurich2 transfers
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
11:10PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants34h40 09:50AM Zurich2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Zurich

Buses from Barcelona to Zurich run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1d 25h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $93 (€80) but you can travel from only $51 (€44) by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $51 (€44)
Distance
519 miles (836 km)
Average bus duration
1d 25h 21m
Cheapest ticket price
$93 (€80)
Buses per day
3
Bus providers
4
Fastest bus
22h 55m
First bus
01:20
Last bus
22:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $51 (€44)

Bus companies: Alsa, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus from Barcelona to Zurich

Find the best buses between Barcelona and Zurich with Omio's travel partners Alsa, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus from $81 (€70). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of buses with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal bus with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium buses provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other bus tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

Bus information from Barcelona to Zurich with Alsa:

  • Average Duration: 15 h 30 min
  • Cheapest Price: $81
  • Alsa frequency: 1 a day

Buses from Barcelona to Zurich

While there are no direct services between Barcelona and Zurich, both Eurolines and Flixbus operate indirect services along the route. Flixbus offers three to four services on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday, while Eurolines operate one service on Tuesdays, Thursday, and Saturdays, with two on a Sunday. Whenever passengers decide to travel, there should be an option available. Journey times vary significantly depending on the route taken and the company passengers travel with. Some services can take up to 23 hours to complete the 665-mile route.

Which bus companies travel from Barcelona to Zurich?

The Barcelona to Zurich route is operated by Flixbus and Eurolines. They alternate service days with Flixbus taking passengers on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and Eurolines taking the remaining days and the weekend. All services are indirect, requiring one change.

How long is the bus from Barcelona to Zurich?

The journey for Barcelona to Zurich varies depending on the time of travel and the wait at transfer stations. Flixbus advertises journey times of between 17 hours 30 minutes and 21 hours 30 minutes. Eurolines can complete the route in 18 hours 45 minutes on a Sunday, though during the week, the journey takes closer to 23 hours. Both companies offer a variety of routes, with different transfer stations available.

How many buses are there from Barcelona to Zurich?

Each day, there is at least one departure between the two cities, though that number fluctuates. On a Monday and Tuesday, there are three departures, four on a Friday, while only one departure leaves Barcelona on a Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, with two on a Sunday.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Barcelona to Zurich?

Departure bus station: Buses depart from Barcelona Nord. The station was originally used for rail travel but was closed in 1972. The bus station has links to the Metro line 1 from the Arc de Triomf stop as well as buses and local trains. The station also has parking facilities for any passengers arriving by car.

Arrival bus station: All buses terminate at Zürich, Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai. The bus station is located very close to the main rail station where passengers can make connections to further international travel, as well as local routes. The rest of the city, including the Old Town, is within easy walking distance as well.

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Popular bus stations from Barcelona to Zurich

Barcelona
Zurich
The major bus station for departures in Barcelona is El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) for your trip from Barcelona to Zurich.
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
13 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • McDonald's (in the station)
  • La Botiga (in the station)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the arrivals area.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)
  • Bus: 46, L77, PR1 Metro: L9 Sud Train: R2 Nord
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos NordWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:30-21:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
Carrer d'Alí Bei
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
  • Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
  • Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
The major bus station for arrivals in Zurich is Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) for your trip to Zurich from Barcelona.
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:30-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
Sihlquai
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
  • Bus: 31, 33, 46 Train: S2, S5, S6, S7, S8, S14, S16 Tram: 4, 13, 17

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