How to get from Barcelona to Zurich
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to Zurich. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 54m, 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 €54, on Fri, Sep 4.
836 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €77Checked Sep 8 | 1h 54mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €100Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 18h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€77Checked Sep 81h 54m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€100Omio catalogue, Sep 918h 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 El Prat → Zurich Airportflight1h 54m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Barcelona to Zurich
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€111October 2026
€45Departures 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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to Zurich works
Start with a flight from Barcelona to Zurich, about 1h 54m. In total it's roughly €77 over 1h 54m, direct, no transfers.
Barcelona to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Zurich?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 54m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
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 €50 to €98. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Barcelona to Zurich?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 54m.
How long is the flight from Barcelona to Zurich?
About 1h 54m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Barcelona and Zurich?
Barcelona is BCN and Zurich is ZRH, so this route is usually written BCN to ZRH.
Which operators run Barcelona to Zurich?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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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