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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Barcelona Nord | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Barcelona Nord | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Barcelona Nord | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Estació del Nord de Barcelona | Carparkplatz Am Sihlquai-Ausstellungsstrasse, Zürich | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Barcelona Nord | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Barcelona to Zürich
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 10 hours, and with fares starting at just $150, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$48 - $395 | Average Duration20h 55m | 21kg CO₂e | ||
Train | Average Price$212 - $616 | Average Duration12h 58m | 20kg CO₂e | |
Carpool | Average Price$150 - $174 | Average Duration10h | 35kg CO₂e |
Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Zürich?
Stops in Barcelona
- ACarrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
- CCarrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
- D
Carrer de Numància, 165
Carrer de Numància, 165, 08029 Barcelona, Spain - EPasseig de Gràcia, 36, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
- F
Zona Universitaria
Avinguda Diagonal, 712, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
Stops in Zürich
- ALimmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
- C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Barcelona to Zürich by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Zürich?
The cheapest bus tickets from Barcelona to Zürich start from $48. The average price for this route is around $128. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Barcelona to Zürich?
The average bus travel time from Barcelona to Zürich is 20h 55m, covering a distance of 835 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 15m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Barcelona to Zürich route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Barcelona to Zürich?
The earliest bus departs from Barcelona to Zürich at 2:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Barcelona to Zürich?
A bus trip from Barcelona to Zürich generates an estimated 21 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Barcelona to Zürich?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 60942 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Zürich?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Barcelona to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Barcelona to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Zürich was searched and found on Jan 6, 2026 with a price of $118To 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 $118 to $437 for a bus ticket from Barcelona to Zürich based on the last 0 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $118 which is on 2026-01-06.
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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Barcelona to Zürich?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
