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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Barcelona is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 16h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Barcelona is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs €45 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Barcelona via Basel Euroairport FR and Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Dijon Ville and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from Basel to Barcelona?

The distance between Basel and Barcelona is 846 km. The road distance is 993.4 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Barcelona without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 9h 46m and costs €160 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Basel to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Barcelona bus from?

Basel to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mulhouse station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Barcelona train from?

Basel to Barcelona train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Basel to Barcelona is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs €45 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €290 and takes 9h 46m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 16h 33m.

Where does the Basel to Barcelona bus arrive?

Basel to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Barcelona station.

Where does the Basel to Barcelona train arrive?

Basel to Barcelona train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dijon Ville station.

Can I drive from Basel to Barcelona?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Barcelona is 993 km. It takes approximately 10h 5m to drive from Basel to Barcelona.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Barcelona?

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Basel to Barcelona - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Barcelona 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 from Basel
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BSL - BCN
4h 44m
€45–260
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
9h 46m
€163–281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Barcelonabus FlixBus N1720 / ...
16h 33m
€74–128
Drive 993.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Barcelonacar 993.4 km
10h 5m
€176–254
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ZRH - BCN
5h 53m
€88–288
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SXB - BCN
6h 4m
€80–274
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GVA - BCN
7h 31m
€120–411
Train, bus via Perpignan
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Perpignantrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 29m
€216–370
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 47m
€128–271

Basel to Barcelona by train

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9h 46mAverage Duration

€163Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Barcelona.

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Distance: 846.3 km
Duration: 4h 44m

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

Vueling Airlines and easyJet fly from Basel (BSL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Sbb to Barcelona-Sants via Dijon Ville and Lyon Part Dieu in around 9h 46m.

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