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

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Basel is to fly which costs SFr 35 - SFr 160 and takes 4h 32m.

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 32m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 160.

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, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Dijon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.

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 9h 59m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Basel?

The distance between Barcelona and Basel is 846 km. The road distance is 979.4 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 9h 59m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m 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 ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 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 32m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 250 and takes 9h 59m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 210 and takes 14h 48m.

Where does the Barcelona to Basel bus arrive?

Barcelona to Basel bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Dijon 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 979 km. It takes approximately 10h 20m 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 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

Barcelona to Basel - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 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 32m
CHF 38–159
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
9h 59m
CHF 97–244
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Dijonbus
2. Take the bus from Dijon to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N191 / ...
14h 48m
CHF 105–205
Drive 979.4 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Baselcar 979.4 km
10h 20m
CHF 153–221
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 47m
CHF 62–203
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
11h 55m
CHF 113–277
Bus, train via Annecy
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Bachet-Garebus 272
3. Take the train from Lancy-Bachet to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
17h 23m
CHF 98–174

Barcelona to Basel by train

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Distance: 846.3 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

Vueling Airlines, easyJet, and three other airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Basel (BSL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Basel Sbb via Lyon Part Dieu and Mulhouse Ville in around 9h 59m.

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