How to travel from Zurich to Barcelona

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Travel Information from Zurich to Barcelona

distanceDistance518 miles (835 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$53 - $330
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $53 (€46) • 1 h 50 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $53 (€46) • 1 h 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAlsa, Vueling Airlines or SNCF | TGV INOUI

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

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from Zurich to Barcelona

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

Our recommendation
flight

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

Vueling
09:40AM1h50
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
11:30AMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$1761One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
05:20PM29h50
Zurich
11:10PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
$1011One-way
2 transfers
Fastest
Swiss
12:20PM1h45
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
02:05PMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$4051One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
11:35AM22h45
Zurich
10:20AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$1111One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus
05:20PM21h00
Zurich
02:20PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$1221One-way
1 transfer
SBB
08:59AM25h21
Zurich HB
10:20AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$1211One-way
2 transfers
Vueling
09:25PM1h50
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
11:15PMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$1921One-way
0 transfers
Air Europa
06:30PM14h25
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
08:55AMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$1781One-way
1 transfer
KLM
11:50AM4h45
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
04:35PMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$2691One-way
1 transfer

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Find the best journey from Zurich to Barcelona with Iberia, Alsa and Air Europa. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most affordable trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Renfe is a Spanish train company that operates throughout the country including trains between Zurich and Barcelona. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed AVE trains, regional trains, and night trains. The AVE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save money and time, as they allow you to travel overnight and arrive at your destination in the morning. Renfe offers several types of tickets, including single tickets, return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Renfe are Madrid-Barcelona, Madrid-Seville, and Madrid-Valencia. These routes offer travelers the chance to explore some of Spain's most beautiful cities in comfort and style.

    Alsa is the main travel company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on travel journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal travel with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe travel like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

      Iberia is Spain’s leading airline, headquartered in Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas in Madrid, offering flights around Europe and across the world. It offers different fares for your next travel to Barcelona from Zurich including: Basic Fare, Classic Fare, Flexible Fare and Business Club.

        FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Barcelona

        FAQs: Travel to Barcelona 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 Zurich to Barcelona.
        FAQs

        You can get between Zurich and Barcelona 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to go to Barcelona from Zurich is by taking a flight, which costs on average $53 (€46).

        This is compared to other ways of getting from Zurich to Barcelona:

        A flight is $17 (€15) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $70 (€61) from Zurich to Barcelona.

        A flight is $277 (€240) less than a train with an average ticket price of $330 (€286) from Zurich to Barcelona.

        The fastest way to get to Barcelona from Zurich is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 50 min.

        Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

        Bus takes on average 15 h 45 min.

        Train takes 22 h 39 min on average.

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

        The average frequency per day from Zurich to Barcelona is:

        • 1 train a day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Barcelona from Zurich 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 Zurich to Barcelona:

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

        The following travel companies offer services from Zurich to Barcelona:

        • Travel with Alsa, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for buses to Barcelona. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for BlaBlaCar Bus Zurich to Barcelona tickets on Omio for $52 (€45).
        • Vueling Airlines, SWISS, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Iberia, Air Europa, Edelweiss Air, LAER, easyJet, KLM, Air France, Alitalia, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, Air Nostrum or Lufthansa Cityline (2) can take you to Barcelona by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Vueling Airlines from Zurich to Barcelona for $53 (€46).
        • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe AVE INT, TGV INOUI, Renfe, AVE or Deutsche Bahn to go to Barcelona by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find TGV INOUI Zurich to Barcelona tickets on Omio for $326 (€283).

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

        • You can travel directly by bus with.
        • You can travel directly by plane with SWISS or Air Baltic.
        • You can take a direct train with.

        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.

        Many of our customers traveling from Zurich to Barcelona don't make Barcelona their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Barcelona are Madrid, Paris, Valencia, Seville or Zaragoza, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Barcelona to any of these top destinations today!
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