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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
11 h 51 m
Average
12 h 51 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
836 km
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Barcelona without transferring at least once.
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518 miles (835 km) | |
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Renfe AVE INT, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe AVE or Renfe |
Trains from Zurich to Barcelona cover the 518 miles (835 km) long route taking on average 29 h 25 min with our travel partners like Renfe AVE INT, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe AVE or Renfe. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Zürich HB and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
Find the best trip from Zurich to Barcelona with Renfe. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most popular route has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.
Renfe is a Spanish train company that operates throughout the country including trains between Zurich and Barcelona. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed AVE trains, regional trains, and night trains. The AVE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save money and time, as they allow you to travel overnight and arrive at your destination in the morning. Renfe offers several types of tickets, including single tickets, return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Renfe are Madrid-Barcelona, Madrid-Seville, and Madrid-Valencia. These routes offer travelers the chance to explore some of Spain's most beautiful cities in comfort and style.
When departing from Zurich, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Zürich HB, Zürich Flughafen and Zürich Stadelhofen. When arriving in Barcelona, you can end your journey in train stations like Barcelona Sants, Barcelona Passeig De Gracia and Barcelona.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Zürich HB, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Barcelona Sants, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
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