How to travel from Barcelona to Zurich

There are 3 options to travel between Barcelona and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $89 (€72).

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Zurich:

A bus is $40 (€32) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Zurich costing on average $129 (€104).

A bus is $178 (€144) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Zurich costing on average $267 (€216).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 23m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 6m.

Train takes on average 14h 42m.

The distance from Barcelona to Zurich is approximately 519 miles (836 km).

The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Zurich is:

• Around 65 flights per day.
• Around 6 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.

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

• 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).

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

• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Zurich by train.
• Travel with Vueling, Swiss, easyJet, Air Baltic, KLM, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, British Airways, CitizenPlane, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa, Air Europa, Air France, GetJet Airlines, ITA, Transavia France, asl airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta to go to Zurich by flight.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, Twiliner, Infobus to go to Zurich by bus.

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

• 9 direct flights per day with Vueling, Swiss, easyJet, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Helvetic Airways.
• 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Twiliner, Infobus.

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

Most travelers need at least three days in Zurich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and Alps, shop along the exclusive Bahnhofstrasse, explore diverse wildlife at Zurich Zoo, and enjoy performances at the Opera House. Wander through the Botanical Garden, offering a variety of plant species. Visit Lake Zurich for scenic views and recreational activities, explore the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings, and admire artworks at Kunsthaus Zurich. Discover Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum and enjoy a peaceful moment at Lindenhof with views over the city.

Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Zurich's main attractions, including the Old Town, Lake Zurich, museums, and nearby Uetliberg Mountain.