How far is Zürich from Barcelona?

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

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

Most of the buses traveling from Zürich to Barcelona leave from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße and arrive at Barcelona Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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

Once in Barcelona, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Street Art Tours, Poble Espanyol Architectural Museum, Park Güell, Serra de Collserola Natural Park and Flamenco Dance Classes.

Bus Zürich to Barcelona from $50 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Zürich to Barcelona on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50pm	Zurich Airport	1d 2h	11:45pm	Barcelona Nord	Cheapest
Bus	2:45am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 5m	6:50pm	Barcelona Nord	Fastest
Bus	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	18h 45m	10:20am	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	Airport (ZLC)	21h	2:20pm	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Airport (ZLC)	1d	8:30pm	Barcelona Nord	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Barcelona on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:25am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	18h 30m	9:55pm	Barcelona Nord	Cheapest
Bus	2:45am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 5m	6:50pm	Barcelona Nord	Fastest
Bus	5:20pm	Airport (ZLC)	21h	2:20pm	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Zurich Airport	1d 2h	11:45pm	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Airport (ZLC)	1d	8:30pm	Barcelona Nord	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Barcelona on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	21h	8:30pm	Barcelona Nord	Cheapest
Bus	2:45am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 5m	6:50pm	Barcelona Nord	Fastest
Bus	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	18h 45m	10:20am	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	19h 20m	10:55am	Sants	No tags
Bus	6:05am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	20h 50m	2:55am	Barcelona Nord	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Barcelona on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	21h	8:30pm	Barcelona Nord	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	1d 2h	6:30pm	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	3:35am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	23h 20m	2:55am	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	21h 45m	8:45am	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	4:05pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1d 2h	6:30pm	Barcelona Nord	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Barcelona on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25pm	Airport (ZLC)	1d 2h	11:10pm	Sants	Cheapest
Bus	2:20pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	17h 55m	8:15am	Barcelona Nord	Fastest
Bus	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	18h 45m	10:20am	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Airport (ZLC)	1d	8:30pm	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	19h 20m	10:55am	Sants	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Barcelona on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	18h 45m	10:20am	Barcelona Nord	Cheapest
Bus	2:20pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	17h 55m	8:15am	Barcelona Nord	Fastest
Bus	8:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1d 3h	11:45pm	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	Airport (ZLC)	21h	2:20pm	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Airport (ZLC)	1d	8:30pm	Barcelona Nord	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Zürich to Barcelona

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 12 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

12h 10mAverage Duration

519 milesDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$52 - $225	Average Duration19h 55m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$224 - $398	Average Duration11h 55m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$57 - $139	Average Duration12h 10m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,326 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

3.5/511,126 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Barcelona?

Stops in Zürich

A - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

B - Zürich Airport

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

Stops in Barcelona

A - Barcelona Airport

B - Estació del Nord de Barcelona

C - Barcelona Sants

D - Carrer de Numància, 165

E - Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia

F - Zona Universitaria

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Zürich to Barcelona by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$106

11/14

$120

Today

$104

11/16

$108

11/17

$60

11/18

$78

11/19

$78

11/20

$77

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Barcelona was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $60

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

You can expect to pay from $60 to $203 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Barcelona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.