You can get from Barcelona to Basel by train, bus or flight.
To get from Barcelona to Basel on Feb 09 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 501 miles (808 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $5 - $290 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $5 (€4) • 14 h 52 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $290 (€250) • 5 h 55 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus or KLM Cityhopper |
Travel 501 miles (808 km) by bus, ferry, flight or train between Barcelona and Basel. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 5 h 55 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $5 (€4). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Flixbus or KLM Cityhopper among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Barcelona to Basel.
Travel from Barcelona, Spain to Basel, Switzerland is: Unrestricted.
International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.
The government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last verified on 1/24/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Barcelona to Basel closer to your planned date of departure here.
Return travel to Barcelona, Spain from Switzerland is: Unrestricted.
Entry into Spain is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.
Requirements for reentering Spain:
All travelers must abide by the following measures in Spain to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:
The above information about your return travel to Barcelona, Spain was last verified on 1/9/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to your planned date of travel to Barcelona from Basel.
You can travel to Basel from Barcelona 4 different ways: bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Basel from Barcelona is by taking a train with an average price of $5 (€4).
This is compared to other travel options to Basel:
A train is $86 (€74) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Basel costing on average $91 (€78).
Taking a train is usually $285 (€246) less than taking a flight to Basel, which costs on average $290 (€250) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Barcelona to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 5 h 55 min.
There are alternative travel options to Basel that can usually take longer:
In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 19 h 30 min.
In comparison, getting to Basel by train can take on average 14 h 52 min.
Basel is approximately 501 miles (808 km) away from Barcelona.
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Basel is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Basel from Barcelona as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Barcelona to Basel:
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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.
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