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 65 - SFr 120 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 14m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 220.

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 Sbb via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.

How far is it from Spain to Basel?

The distance between Spain and Basel is 990 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 4m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m 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 14m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train via Lyon, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 280 and takes 11h 4m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 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.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1184+ 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, car, train, 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 Son Sant Joan Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Basel (BSL)plane PMI - BSL
4h 14m
CHF 48–219
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Basel (BSL)plane BCN - BSL
4h 32m
CHF 35–168
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 4m
CHF 144–271
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Mulhousebus FlixBus N1720
15h 58m
CHF 69–118
Drive 979.4 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Baselcar 979.4 km
10h 20m
CHF 156–225
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 42m
CHF 68–253
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 39m
CHF 66–204
Fly Valencia Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VLC - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 9m
CHF 100–314
Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MAD - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 22m
CHF 92–283
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
12h 9m
CHF 183–326
Bus via Maison Du Territoire
1. Take the bus from BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30 to MULHOUSE, Autoport Ile de Napoleon, Parking Hotel Arcotelbus
17h 17m
CHF 89–179

Spain to Basel by train

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11h 4mAverage Duration

CHF 144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 990 km
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Spain and Basel, Switzerland?

easyJet, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Basel (BSL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya to Basel Sbb via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Mulhouse Ville in around 11h 4m.

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