How to get from Barcelona to Zurich
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Barcelona to Zurich by price and travel time.
- 836 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 18h 25m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
18h 25m
direct
Bus
€71
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to Zurich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 18h 25m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 836 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €50, on Sat, Oct 10.
836 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €43Checked Oct 19 | 10h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €49Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 18h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€43Checked Oct 1910h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€49Omio catalogue, Oct 2018h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Barcelona to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Barcelona → Zurich Airportbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·18h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Barcelona to Zurich
BlaBlaCar Bus runs about 8 services a day on this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so no departure times are shown.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 8 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusBarcelona-Zurich AirportBook →
EurowingsPalma de Mallorca-Berlin Brandenburg, Berlin Brandenburg-Zurich AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurowings; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to Zurich works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Barcelona to Zurich Airport, about 18h 25m. In total it's roughly €71 over 18h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Barcelona to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Zurich?
The most useful route takes about 18h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
Is there a bus from Barcelona to Zurich?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Zurich from Barcelona?
About 836 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Barcelona to Zurich cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €71 to €111. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Barcelona to Zurich?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurowings.
Can you get from Barcelona to Zurich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 13h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Zurich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026