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 40 - SFr 170 and takes 4h 33m.

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 170.

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 St. Johann via Lyon Part Dieu and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

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 47m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 250.

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 170. Alternatively, you can train via Lyon, which costs SFr 150 - SFr 250 and takes 9h 47m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 140 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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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, train, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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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 33m
CHF 40–169
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 47m
CHF 157–248
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Mulhousebus FlixBus N1720 / ...
15h 59m
CHF 86–140
Drive 1,000.5 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Baselcar 1,000.5 km
9h 49m
CHF 162–234
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 79–256
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 70–273
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
10h 47m
CHF 186–335
Bus via Espale
1. Take the bus from BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30 to MULHOUSE, Autoport Ile de Napoleon, Parking Hotel Arcotelbus
16h 58m
CHF 100–205

Barcelona to Basel by train

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Distance: 845.4 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 Lyon Part Dieu and Mulhouse Ville in around 9h 47m.

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