There are 7 ways to get from Belfort to Barcelona by train, plane, bus or car
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Train to Basel, fly
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Take the train from Belfort to Mulhouse
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Fly from Basel (BSL) to Barcelona (BCN)
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Belfort to Mulhouse Ville
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Take the bus from Mulhouse to Barcelona
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Train, train to Zurich, fly
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Take the train from Belfort to Mulhouse
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Take the train from Mulhouse to Zürich HB
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Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Barcelona (BCN)
Train via Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv
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Take the train from Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
Train
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Take the train from Belfort to Lyon Part Dieu
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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
Train, bus
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Take the train from Belfort to Mulhouse
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Take the bus from Basel to Barcelona
Drive
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Drive from Belfort to Barcelona
Belfort to Barcelona by train
The train journey time between Belfort and Barcelona is around 9h 37m and covers a distance of around 1015 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h. Operated by SNCF, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), TGV inOui and others, the Belfort to Barcelona train service departs from Belfort and arrives in Barcelona-Sants. Typically seven trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfort to Barcelona is to bus which costs €50 - €70 and takes 15h 59m.
The quickest way to get from Belfort to Barcelona is to train and fly which costs €60 - €290 and takes 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfort to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Belfort and arriving at Barcelona via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfort to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Belfort and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Belfort and Barcelona is 788 km. The road distance is 975.8 km.
The best way to get from Belfort to Barcelona without a car is to train via Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv which takes 9h 37m and costs €130 - €200.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Belfort to Barcelona, including transfers.
Belfort to Barcelona bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Belfort station.
Belfort to Barcelona train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv station.
The best way to get from Belfort to Barcelona is to train via Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv which takes 9h 37m and costs €130 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 15h 59m.
- Distance: 788.2 km
- Duration: 5h 23m
What companies run services between Belfort, France and Barcelona, Spain?
You can take a train from Belfort to Barcelona via Meroux, Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belfort to Barcelona via Mulhouse Ville and Mulhouse in around 15h 59m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Basel to Barcelona via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €700
Flights from Basel to Barcelona via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €700
Flights from Zurich to Barcelona via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €700
Flights from Zurich to Barcelona via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €700
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €450
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Basel to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €360
Flights from Basel to Barcelona via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €360
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Basel to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €350
Flights from Zurich to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €300
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Basel to Barcelona via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €800
Flights from Zurich to Barcelona via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €700
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Belfort to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22 - €40
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Mulhouse to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €65
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Belfort to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €180
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Belfort to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €11
- Rail 1st Class
- €14 - €21
Train from Belfort to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €55
- Rail 1st Class
- €50 - €75
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15 - €23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €15 - €18
- 1st Class
- €19 - €23
Train from Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60 - €80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €60 - €75
- 1st Class
- €65 - €80
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Belfort-Montbéliard TGV to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €85
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Bus from Belfort to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Belfort to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5 - €9
- Website
- Swiss PostAuto
- Schedules at
- SBB
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Mulhouse to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €60
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Basel to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €120
- Website
- alsa.com
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Basel Airport to Barcelona Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 40m.
Belfort to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Barcelona station.
Belfort to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe SNCF, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfort to Barcelona is 976 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Belfort to Barcelona.
Vueling Airlines, Air France, easyJet and Lufthansa offer flights from Basel Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Book your Belfort to Barcelona train tickets online with Omio.
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