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 70 - SFr 130 and takes 14h 38m.

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 230.

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 St. Johann via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

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 via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence which takes 9h 48m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 350.

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 train from?

Barcelona to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, 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 230. Alternatively, you can train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence, which costs SFr 160 - SFr 350 and takes 9h 48m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 14h 38m.

Where does the Barcelona to Basel train arrive?

Barcelona to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud 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 1337+ 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 (TGV, Renfe), 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
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Basel (BSL)plane BCN - BSL
4h 33m
CHF 40–229
Train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
9h 48m
CHF 167–344
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Mulhousebus FlixBus N1720 / ...
14h 38m
CHF 72–121
Drive 1,000.5 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Baselcar 1,000.5 km
9h 49m
CHF 163–235
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 80–265
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 3m
CHF 80–253
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
10h 41m
CHF 205–347
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
19h 53m
CHF 125–257

Barcelona to Basel by train

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9h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 846.4 km
Duration: 4h 33m

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

Vueling Airlines, easyJet, and Lufthansa fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Basel St. Johann via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Mulhouse Ville in around 9h 48m.

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