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

The cheapest way to get from Spain to Basel is to fly which costs SFr 35 - SFr 150 and takes 4h 29m.

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 13m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct bus between Spain and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 5m.

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 3m.

How far is it from Spain to Basel?

The distance between Spain and Basel is 845 km. The road distance is 979.3 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 which takes 11h 3m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 360.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m 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 29m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 360 and takes 11h 3m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 100 and takes 16h 5m.

Where does the Spain to Basel bus arrive?

Spain to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB 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 18m to drive from Spain to Basel.

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

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

Book your Spain to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1266+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Spain to Basel by plane, train (Renfe, TGV), 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 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 29m
CHF 37–149
Train
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 3m
CHF 100–357
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872
16h 5m
CHF 70–100
Drive 979.3 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Baselcar 979.3 km
10h 18m
CHF 158–228
Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Basel (BSL)plane PMI - BSL
4h 13m
CHF 37–199
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 37m
CHF 67–163
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 48m
CHF 62–203
Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Basel (BSL)plane MAD - BSL
4h 55m
CHF 65–199
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 24m
CHF 75–253

Spain to Basel by train

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11h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 845.4 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Spain and Basel, Switzerland?

easyJet, Vueling Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) 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 3m.

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