How to get from Zurich to Barcelona
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Zurich to Barcelona by price and travel time.
- 836 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 45m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 45m
direct
Flight
€351
Cheapest
18h 30m
direct
Bus
€72
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Barcelona. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 50m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. 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 €49, on Thu, Oct 8.
836 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €50Checked Oct 18 | 1h 55mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €45Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 17h 45m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€50Checked Oct 181h 55m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€45Omio catalogue, Oct 2017h 45m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich to Barcelona: 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.
- 1Zurich Airport → Barcelona El Pratflight
Vueling·1h 50m
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 Zurich to Barcelona
BlaBlaCar Bus runs about 9 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 | 9 | — | — |
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.
- Bus· 18h 30m€45Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
VuelingZurich Airport-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusZurich Airport-BarcelonaBook →
SwissZurich Airport-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
FlixBusZurich-Basel, Basel-BarcelonaBook →On this route you travel with Vueling, BlaBlaCar Bus, Swiss, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Barcelona works
Start with a Vueling flight from Zurich to Barcelona, about 1h 50m. In total it's roughly €75 over 1h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Zurich to Barcelona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Barcelona?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 50m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Barcelona from Zurich?
About 836 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Barcelona cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €75. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Zurich to Barcelona?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 50m.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Barcelona?
About 1h 50m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Zurich and Barcelona?
Zurich is ZRH and Barcelona is BCN, so this route is usually written ZRH to BCN.
Which operators run Zurich to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with Vueling, BlaBlaCar Bus, Swiss, FlixBus.
Can you get from Zurich to Barcelona without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 18h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Barcelona?
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: Vueling
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 20 Oct 2026