What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 15h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Basel. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Mulhouse and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Basel. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Basel Sbb via Lyon Part Dieu and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Barcelona to Basel?

The distance between Barcelona and Basel is 846 km. The road distance is 1000.5 km.

How do I travel from Barcelona to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Basel without a car is to train which takes 10h and costs SFr 140 - SFr 270.

How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Basel?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Barcelona to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Basel bus from?

Barcelona to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Basel train from?

Barcelona to Basel train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Barcelona to Basel?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 270 and takes 10h, you could also bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 15h 59m.

Where does the Barcelona to Basel bus arrive?

Barcelona to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mulhouse station.

Where does the Barcelona to Basel train arrive?

Barcelona to Basel train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Basel is 1000 km. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Barcelona to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Barcelona to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 553+ hotels available in Basel.

Barcelona to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Barcelona to Basel by plane, train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Basel
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1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Basel (BSL)plane BCN - BSL
4h 33m
CHF 40–196
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain 9737
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
10h
CHF 148–265
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Mulhousebus FlixBus N1720 / ...
15h 59m
CHF 68–113
Drive 1,000.5 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Baselcar 1,000.5 km
9h 49m
CHF 157–227
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BCN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 41m
CHF 73–267
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane BCN - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
6h 35m
CHF 64–230
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
12h
CHF 174–299
Bus via Maison Du Territoire
1. Take the bus from BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30 to MULHOUSE, Autoport Ile de Napoleon, Parking Hotel Arcotelbus
17h 12m
CHF 90–181

Barcelona to Basel by train

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Distance: 846.3 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Basel, Switzerland?

Vueling Airlines, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Basel (BSL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Basel Sbb via Lyon Part Dieu and Mulhouse Ville in around 10h.

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