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 150 and takes 4h 29m.

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 29m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 5m.

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 845 km. The road distance is 979.3 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 360.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m 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 29m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 360 and takes 9h 59m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 100 and takes 16h 5m.

Where does the Barcelona to Basel bus arrive?

Barcelona to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB 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 18m 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?

Book your Barcelona to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1266+ hotels available in Basel.

Barcelona to Basel - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 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 29m
CHF 37–149
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 98–351
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872
16h 5m
CHF 70–100
Drive 979.3 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Baselcar 979.3 km
10h 18m
CHF 158–228
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 48m
CHF 62–203

Barcelona to Basel by train

7Weekly Trains

9h 59mAverage Duration

CHF 98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 845.4 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

easyJet, Vueling Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Basel (BSL) twice daily. 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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