What's the distance between Zürich and Barcelona by coach?

The journey from Zürich to Barcelona by coach covers an approximate distance of 519 miles (837 km).

How can I travel from Zürich to Barcelona avoiding air travel?

To travel from Zürich to Barcelona without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Zürich to Barcelona from £39 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Zürich to Barcelona on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:30	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	21h	20:30	Barcelona Nord	CheapestFastest
Bus	15:35	Airport (ZLC)	1d 2h	18:30	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	16:05	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1d 2h	18:30	Barcelona Nord	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Barcelona on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:30	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	21h	20:30	Barcelona Nord	Cheapest
Bus	14:20	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	17h 55m	08:15	Barcelona Nord	Fastest
Bus	15:35	Airport (ZLC)	18h 45m	10:20	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	20:25	Airport (ZLC)	1d	20:30	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	15:35	Airport (ZLC)	19h 20m	10:55	Sants	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Barcelona on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:30	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1d	18:00	Barcelona Nord	Cheapest
Bus	14:20	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	17h 55m	08:15	Barcelona Nord	Fastest
Bus	20:30	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1d 3h	23:45	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	15:35	Airport (ZLC)	18h 45m	10:20	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	17:20	Airport (ZLC)	21h	14:20	Barcelona Nord	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Barcelona on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:20	Airport (ZLC)	21h	14:20	Barcelona Nord	Cheapest
Bus	02:45	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 5m	18:50	Barcelona Nord	Fastest
Bus	20:30	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1d 3h	23:45	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	20:25	Airport (ZLC)	1d	20:30	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	20:25	Airport (ZLC)	1d 2h	23:10	Sants	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Barcelona on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:25	Airport (ZLC)	1d	20:30	Barcelona Nord	Cheapest
Bus	02:45	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 5m	18:50	Barcelona Nord	Fastest
Bus	20:30	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1d 3h	23:45	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	15:35	Airport (ZLC)	18h 45m	10:20	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	17:20	Airport (ZLC)	21h	14:20	Barcelona Nord	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Barcelona on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:20	Airport (ZLC)	21h	14:20	Barcelona Nord	Cheapest
Bus	02:45	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 5m	18:50	Barcelona Nord	Fastest
Bus	20:30	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1d 3h	23:45	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	20:25	Airport (ZLC)	1d	20:30	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	14:20	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	18h 55m	09:15	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Barcelona on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:45	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 5m	18:50	Barcelona Nord	CheapestFastest
Bus	15:35	Airport (ZLC)	18h 45m	10:20	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	15:35	Airport (ZLC)	19h 20m	10:55	Sants	No tags
Bus	06:05	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	20h 50m	02:55	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	12:15	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	20h 30m	08:45	Barcelona Nord	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Zürich to Barcelona

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 11 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

11h 10mAverage duration

519 milesDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£41 - £228	Average duration19h 35m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£175 - £310	Average duration11h 55m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£40 - £108	Average duration11h 10m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Barcelona?

Stops in Zürich

A
Zürich Airport
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B
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland

Stops in Barcelona

A
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
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B
Barcelona Sants
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
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C
Barcelona Airport
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D
Carrer de Numància, 165
Carrer de Numància, 165, 08029 Barcelona, Spain
E
Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia
Passeig de Gràcia, 36, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
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F
Zona Universitaria
Avinguda Diagonal, 712, 08034 Barcelona, Spain

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Zürich to Barcelona

What's the distance between Zürich and Barcelona by coach?
The journey from Zürich to Barcelona by coach covers an approximate distance of 519 miles (837 km).
How can I travel from Zürich to Barcelona avoiding air travel?
To travel from Zürich to Barcelona without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£58

25/11

£83

Today

£72

27/11

£70

28/11

£69

29/11

£60

30/11

£64

01/12

£56

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Barcelona was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £56

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 £56 to £142 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 £56, which is on 2025-12-01.