How to travel from Barcelona to Basel

International travel from Barcelona, Spain to Basel, Switzerland is: Partially open.

Can I enter Switzerland if coming from Spain?

Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Basel if traveling from Barcelona?

Conditions of entry:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
• COVID-19 test required after arrival, between day 4 and day 7
• Health declaration required
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What measures do I need to follow in Basel, Switzerland due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Switzerland must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 1/13/22; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip to Basel from Barcelona.

The current restriction level for returning to Barcelona, Spain from Switzerland is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Barcelona, Spain from Basel, Switzerland?

Reentering Spain is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Barcelona from Basel?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands
• Health screen upon arrival
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required

Which rules do I need to follow in Barcelona, Spain regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Spain must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 1/20/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Barcelona from Basel here.

There are 2 ways that you can travel between Barcelona and Basel. You can take a bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Basel from Barcelona is by taking a flight, which costs on average $40 (€33).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Basel:

Taking a flight is about $44 (€37) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $84 (€70) for this journey.

The fastest way to get to Basel from Barcelona is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 50 min.

Other travel options to Basel can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 23 h 30 min.

Basel is approximately 501 miles (808 km) away from Barcelona.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Barcelona to Basel:

• Most travelers catch their bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Basel.
• Most travelers board their plane from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus to go to Basel by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus Barcelona to Basel tickets on Omio for $84 (€70).
• EasyJet can take you to Basel by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for easyJet from Barcelona to Basel for $40 (€33).

Before traveling from Barcelona to Basel, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket costs $84 (€70) one way on average for this route.
• A plane ticket costs $40 (€33) one way on average for this journey.

But we recommend booking Barcelona to Basel tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.