You can get from Basel to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
To get from Basel to Barcelona on Aug 14 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, flight, ferry or train | |
Ticket price range | $5 - $95 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $5 (€5) • 14 h 17 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $60 (€56) • 1 h 45 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus or Vueling |
Travel 501 miles (808 km) by bus, flight, ferry or train between Basel and Barcelona. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 45 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $5 (€5). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Flixbus or Vueling among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Basel to Barcelona.
Travel from Basel, Switzerland to Barcelona, Spain is: Fully open.
International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.
The government of Spain has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last verified on 7/28/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Basel and Barcelona closer to your planned date of departure here.
The current restriction level for returning to Basel, Switzerland from Spain is: Fully open.
Reentering Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain
All travelers returning to Switzerland must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:
The information above was last checked on 8/3/22. 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 Basel from Barcelona here.
There are 4 travel options from Basel to Barcelona: bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Barcelona is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $5 (€5) compared to other travel options to Barcelona:
Taking a train is about $89 (€83) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $95 (€88) for this journey.
Taking a train is about $55 (€51) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $60 (€56) for this trip.
The quickest way to travel from Basel to Barcelona is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 45 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 17 h 10 min.
In comparison, going by train can take 14 h 17 min on average.
The Basel to Barcelona distance is around 501 miles (808 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Barcelona is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Barcelona from Basel as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Barcelona:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Basel to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Barcelona 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 route.
Before traveling from Basel to Barcelona, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Basel to Barcelona 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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