How to travel from Barcelona to Zurich

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Travel Information between Barcelona and Zurich

distanceDistance518 miles (835 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$51 - $451
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $51 (€44) • 1 h 45 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $51 (€44) • 1 h 45 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAlsa, Vueling Airlines or SNCF | TGV INOUI

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 518 miles (835 km) from Barcelona to Zurich. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Alsa, Vueling Airlines or SNCF | TGV INOUI among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Barcelona to Zurich.

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from Barcelona to Zurich

How to get from Barcelona to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
flight

The best way to travel from Barcelona to Zurich is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Vueling
07:00AM1h55
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
08:55AMZurich Airport (ZRH)
$1251One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Vueling
07:00AM1h55
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
08:55AMZurich Airport (ZRH)
$1251One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Swiss
06:00AM1h40
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
07:40AMZurich Airport (ZRH)
$3541One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Renfe AVE INT
08:19AM14h07
Barcelona Sants
10:26PMZürich Hbf
$3051One-way
2 transfers
Renfe AVE INT
08:19AM14h07
Barcelona Sants
10:26PMZürich Hbf
$3051One-way
2 transfers
Renfe AVE INT
08:19AM14h07
Barcelona Sants
10:26PMZürich Hbf
$3051One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus
06:20PM23h50
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
06:10PMZurich
$1341One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus
02:50AM31h45
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
10:35AMZurich
$1611One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus
02:20AM32h15
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
10:35AMZurich
$1611One-way
2 transfers
Swiss
09:35AM1h50
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
11:25AMZurich Airport (ZRH)
$2591One-way
0 transfers
Vueling
06:40PM1h50
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
08:30PMZurich Airport (ZRH)
$2451One-way
0 transfers
KLM
06:20AM4h45
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
11:05AMZurich Airport (ZRH)
$2471One-way
1 transfer

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Eurowings, Air Europa and Air France will get you to Zurich from Barcelona at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Looking for a comfortable way to travel between Barcelona and Zurich? Reserve your Renfe AVE travel to Zurich from Barcelona with Omio today! Renfe is Spain’s national travel company that offers a wide variety of connections throughout the country as well as France and Portugal, including the Barcelona to Zurich route. Omio shows you current AVE schedules and tickets to cover the 518 miles (835 km) distance. You can choose from ticket options like Promo, Promo + or Flexible for the best deals on this trip. Renfe discount cards, such as the Renfe Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card, can also be applied when purchasing your AVE ticket on Omio.

As the main high-speed travel service in Spain, AVE provides amenities like a restaurant, bathrooms, WiFi access, and onboard entertainment on its routes. AVE covers long distances and connects major cities in Spain in just a few hours thanks to its high speed. These travel can reach speeds up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes, making AVE travel one of the fastest in the entire world. AVE offers all travelers ultimate comfort, flexibility and convenience, and on Omio you can book AVE tickets in a few steps!

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel to Zurich from Barcelona.

        FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Zurich

        FAQs: 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.
        FAQs

        There are 3 travel options between Barcelona and Zurich. You can take a train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Zurich is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $51 (€44) compared to other travel options to Zurich:

        Taking a flight costs $18 (€16) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $69 (€60) for the same trip.

        Taking a flight costs $400 (€347) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $451 (€391).

        The quickest way to travel to Zurich from Barcelona is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 45 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Getting to Zurich by bus takes 15 h 30 min on average.

        Train takes on average 13 h 37 min.

        The distance from Barcelona to Zurich is approximately 518 miles (835 km).

        The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Zurich is:

        • 1 bus per day.
        • 1 train a day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Zurich from Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

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

        • Most travelers board their bus from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
        • Most travelers catch their flight from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Barcelona to Zurich:

        • You can travel by bus from Barcelona to Zurich with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Infobus, and you can find Alsa Barcelona to Zurich tickets for $69 (€60) on Omio.
        • You can go to Zurich from Barcelona by plane with Vueling Airlines, SWISS, Iberia, Air Baltic, LAER, Air Europa, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Air France, Edelweiss Air, easyJet, airmax, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Alitalia or Air Serbia. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $51 (€44) with Vueling Airlines from Barcelona to Zurich on Omio.
        • You can travel to Zurich from Barcelona by train with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe AVE INT, AVE or TGV INOUI. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $451 (€391) with TGV INOUI from Barcelona to Zurich.

        Yes, there are direct routes from Barcelona to Zurich with the following travel companies:

        • You can book a direct bus with.
        • You'll find direct flights with Vueling Airlines or SWISS.
        • You can take a direct train with.

        Direct services to Zurich tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

        Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna or Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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