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 75 - SFr 130 and takes 14h 46m.

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 38m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 180.

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 Mulhouse via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 46m.

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 Lyon Part Dieu and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Basel?

The distance between Barcelona and Basel is 845 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 Lyon which takes 9h 41m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m 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 38m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can train via Lyon, which costs SFr 150 - SFr 250 and takes 9h 41m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 130 and takes 14h 46m.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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

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

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Fly to Basel
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1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Basel (BSL)plane BCN - BSL
4h 38m
CHF 40–179
Train via Lyon
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 41m
CHF 159–248
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Mulhousebus FlixBus N1720
14h 46m
CHF 76–125
Drive 1,000.5 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Baselcar 1,000.5 km
9h 49m
CHF 164–236
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 79–260
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 10m
CHF 69–303
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Port-Boutrain Re
2. Take the train from Port-Bou to Perpignantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Perpignan to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
13h 34m
CHF 190–339
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 133–268

Barcelona to Basel by train

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Distance: 845.4 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Basel St. Johann via Lyon Part Dieu and Mulhouse Ville in around 9h 41m.

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