4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $255.
Distance: 519 miles (836 km)
Compare flight with
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$192 Average price | $98 Average price Cheapest | $266 Average price | $231 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 41m Average total duration 11h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 41m Average total duration 14h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.5 - 5.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Zurich:
A bus is $94 (€76) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Zurich costing on average $192 (€156).
A bus is $167 (€136) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Zurich costing on average $266 (€216).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 11m.
Train takes on average 14h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Zurich
How to get from Barcelona to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
47349:35 AM18h25Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord4:00 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$741One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 47349:35 AM18h25Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord4:00 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$741One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LX19516:00 AM1h40Barcelona El Prat Airport7:40 AMZurich Airport$5071One-way0 transfers
Other options
9708+
92239:26 AM13h00Barcelona Sants10:26 PMZurich HB$5821One-way1 transfer
- Normal9:35 AM18h25Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord4:00 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$981One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM21h25Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord3:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1841One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 PM22h00Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants3:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1841One-way1 transfer
U271016:40 AM1h55Barcelona El Prat Airport8:35 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2381One-way0 transfers- U271037:00 PM1h55Barcelona El Prat Airport8:55 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$3171One-way0 transfers
KL1520 · KL19437:45 PM14h00Barcelona El Prat Airport9:45 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$3301One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jul 31
Aug 01
Aug 02
Aug 03
Aug 04
Aug 05
Aug 06
Aug 07
Aug 08
Aug 09
Aug 10
Aug 11
Aug 12
Aug 13
Aug 14
Aug 15
Aug 16
Aug 17
Aug 18
Aug 19
Aug 20
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Zurich
Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Zurich.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Zurich:
A bus is $94 (€76) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Zurich costing on average $192 (€156).
A bus is $167 (€136) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Zurich costing on average $266 (€216).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 11m.
Train takes on average 14h 11m.
- Around 61 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Swiss, easyJet, Air Baltic, KLM, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, Air Europa, ITA, GetJet Airlines, Transavia France, asl airlines, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta to go to Zurich by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus.
- 8 direct flights per day with Vueling, Swiss, easyJet, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, Helvetic Airways.
Travelling from Barcelona to Zurich: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
