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 160 and takes 4h 32m.

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 190.

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, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Dijon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.

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 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 3m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 250.

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 ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 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 95 - SFr 250 and takes 11h 3m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 210 and takes 14h 48m.

Where does the Spain to Basel bus arrive?

Spain to Basel bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Dijon 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?

Book your Spain to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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, 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 Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Basel (BSL)plane BCN - BSL
4h 32m
CHF 38–159
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 3m
CHF 96–248
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Dijonbus
2. Take the bus from Dijon to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N191 / ...
14h 48m
CHF 105–205
Drive 979.4 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Baselcar 979.4 km
10h 20m
CHF 154–222
Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Basel (BSL)plane PMI - BSL
4h 16m
CHF 43–189
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 61–199
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 36m
CHF 62–153
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 62–203
Fly Valencia Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Basel (BSL)plane VLC - BSL
4h 39m
CHF 62–349
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
12h 9m
CHF 125–321
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Bachet-Garebus 272
3. Take the train from Lancy-Bachet to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
17h 23m
CHF 98–173

Spain to Basel by train

7Weekly Trains

11h 3mAverage Duration

CHF 96Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 846.3 km
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Spain and Basel, Switzerland?

Vueling Airlines, easyJet, and three 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 Sbb via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Mulhouse Ville in around 11h 3m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.