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

The cheapest way to get from Spain to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 15h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Spain to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 210.

Is there a direct bus between Spain and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Spain 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 58m.

Is there a direct train between Spain and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Spain to Basel. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya and arriving at Basel St. Johann via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

How far is it from Spain to Basel?

The distance between Spain and Basel is 846 km. The road distance is 979.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Spain to Basel without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 11h 21m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Spain to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Spain to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Spain to Basel train from?

Spain to Basel train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Spain to Basel?

The best way to get from Spain to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can train via Lyon, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 330 and takes 11h 21m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 15h 58m.

Where does the Spain to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Spain to Basel train arrive?

Spain to Basel train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Spain to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Basel is 979 km. It takes approximately 10h 20m to drive from Spain to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

Spain to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Spain to Basel by plane, train (Renfe, TGV), bus, train, car, or train (TGV, Renfe)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Basel
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1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Basel (BSL)plane BCN - BSL
4h 32m
CHF 35–159
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
11h 21m
CHF 133–321
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Geneva - Bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
15h 29m
CHF 133–335
Drive 979.4 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Baselcar 979.4 km
10h 20m
CHF 158–227
Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Basel (BSL)plane PMI - BSL
4h 16m
CHF 43–209
Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Basel (BSL)plane MAD - BSL
4h 58m
CHF 59–198
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport 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 47m
CHF 68–250
Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PMI - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 41m
CHF 71–200
Fly Valencia Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Basel (BSL)plane VLC - BSL
4h 39m
CHF 67–208
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
12h 9m
CHF 169–316
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Mulhousebus FlixBus N1720
15h 58m
CHF 63–107

Spain to Basel by train

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11h 21mAverage Duration

CHF 133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 846.3 km
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Spain and Basel, Switzerland?

Vueling Airlines, easyJet, and four other airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Basel (BSL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya to Basel St. Johann via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Mulhouse Ville in around 11h 21m.

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