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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Barcelona is to fly which costs €40 - €190 and takes 4h 39m.

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 39m and costs €40 - €190.

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 St Louis and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Mulhouse Ville and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Basel to Barcelona?

The distance between Basel and Barcelona is 845 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 via Lyon which takes 9h 50m and costs €150 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m 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 Mulhouse Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Basel to Barcelona is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €40 - €190. Alternatively, you can train via Lyon, which costs €150 - €350 and takes 9h 50m, you could also bus via Basel Euroairport FR, which costs €80 - €140 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 Lyon Part Dieu 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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Basel to Barcelona - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Barcelona by plane, train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train

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Fly from Basel
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BSL - BCN
4h 39m
€40–189
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain 9742
9h 50m
€159–349
Bus via Basel Euroairport FR
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Barcelonabus FlixBus N1720 / ...
16h 33m
€80–138
Drive 993.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Barcelonacar 993.4 km
10h 5m
€173–250
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
€81–275
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
5h 57m
€75–322
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 36m
€114–436
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Perpignantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
3. Take the train from Port-Bou to Barcelona-Paseo De Graciatrain Re
14h 6m
€204–368
Bus
1. Take the bus from MULHOUSE, Autoport Ile de Napoleon, Parking Hotel Arcotel to BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30bus
16h 48m
€112–204

Basel to Barcelona by train

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Distance: 845.4 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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

Vueling Airlines and easyJet fly from Basel (BSL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Louis to Barcelona-Sants via Mulhouse Ville and Lyon Part Dieu in around 9h 50m.

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