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 70 - SFr 120 and takes 15h 59m.

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 15m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 230.

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 59m.

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 990 km. The road distance is 1000.5 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 150 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m 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 15m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can train via Lyon, which costs SFr 150 - SFr 290 and takes 11h 3m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 120 and takes 15h 59m.

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 1000 km. It takes approximately 9h 49m 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 1337+ 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 15m
CHF 48–229
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Basel (BSL)plane BCN - BSL
4h 38m
CHF 40–229
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 155–286
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Mulhousebus FlixBus N1720 / ...
15h 59m
CHF 70–116
Drive 1,000.5 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Baselcar 1,000.5 km
9h 49m
CHF 164–236
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 41m
CHF 80–270
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 38m
CHF 68–230
Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Basel (BSL)plane MAD - BSL
5h 3m
CHF 69–317
Fly Málaga Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Basel (BSL)plane AGP - BSL
5h
CHF 64–226
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
12h 10m
CHF 194–340
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
19h 53m
CHF 118–240

Spain to Basel by train

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11h 3mAverage Duration

CHF 155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 990 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Spain and Basel, Switzerland?

Condor Flugdienst, easyJet, and Eurowings fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) 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.

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