Cheapest price
$280
Average price
$284
Fastest journey
22 h 4 m
Average duration
23 h 2 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
809 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Barcelona will cost around $284 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $280.
It's difficult to get from Basel to Barcelona without transferring at least 2 times.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €52, and a train costs an average of €197.
Distance: 502 miles (808 km)
Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
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€201 Average price | €134 Average price | €95 Average price Cheapest |
8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 59m Average total duration 15h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Distance 502 miles (808 km) |
Average train duration 8h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $245 (€197) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 22h 4m |
First train 04:57 |
Last train 21:45 |
Travel from Basel to Barcelona on Renfe AVE INT, Renfe-SNCF and AVE trains with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
Renfe-SNCF is a joint venture between Spain's Renfe and France's SNCF, offering high-speed rail services between the two countries. The trains run at speeds of up to 300 km/h, with departures every two hours. Renfe-SNCF offers three types of trains: the AVE, the TGV and the EuroMed. The AVE is the fastest, with a journey time of just over three hours between Madrid and Paris. The TGV is slightly slower, but still offers a comfortable journey. The EuroMed is the slowest, but is the most affordable option. Renfe-SNCF offers a range of ticket types, including single, return and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power sockets and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe-SNCF are Madrid to Paris, Barcelona to Marseille and Madrid to Lyon.
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