What is the travel distance from Barcelona to Zürich?

The distance between the two cities is 519 miles (837 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barcelona to Zürich?

The majority of buses traveling from Barcelona to Zürich start their journey at Barcelona Sants and wind up at Zürich Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Zürich?

Once in Zürich, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Church of Our Lady, Swiss National Museum, Kunsthaus Zürich, Freitag Tower and Zürichhorn.

Bus Barcelona to Zürich from $53 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Barcelona to Zürich on November 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:50am	Barcelona Nord	20h 55m	11:45pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
11:45pm	Barcelona Nord	16h 35m	4:20pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
6:00am	Barcelona Nord	1d 3h	9:05am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
8:25am	Barcelona Nord	18h 40m	3:05am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
2:20am	Sants	21h 25m	11:45pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Zürich on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:35am	Barcelona Nord	18h 25m	4:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Barcelona to Zürich on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:35am	Barcelona Nord	18h 25m	4:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	CheapestFastest
		6:00am	Barcelona Nord	1d 2h	8:45am	Zurich Airport	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Barcelona to Zürich

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 10 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

10h 50mAverage Duration

519 milesDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$58 - $291	Average Duration21h 25m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$151 - $438	Average Duration12h 58m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$94 - $94	Average Duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,250 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,103 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

CH bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Zürich?

Stops in Barcelona

A - Barcelona Sants

B - Estació del Nord de Barcelona

C - Barcelona Airport

D - Carrer de Numància, 165

E - Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia

F - Zona Universitaria

Stops in Zürich

A - Zürich Airport

B - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Barcelona to Zürich by bus

What is the travel distance from Barcelona to Zürich?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barcelona to Zürich?
What are the best sights and things to do in Zürich?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/07

$109

11/08

$104

Today

$129

11/10

$92

11/11

No data

11/12

$54

11/13

$54

11/14

$84

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Zürich was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $54

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Barcelona to Zürich, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $54 to $245 for a bus ticket from Barcelona to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-11-12.

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