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 Zürich Airport and arrive at Estació del Nord de Barcelona. 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 $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Zürich to Barcelona on November 26
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	4:05pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1d 2h	6:30pm	Barcelona Nord	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Barcelona on November 27
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	2:20pm	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 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1d	6:00pm	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	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	18h 45m	10:20am	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	Airport (ZLC)	21h	2:20pm	Barcelona Nord	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Barcelona on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:20pm	Airport (ZLC)	21h	2:20pm	Barcelona Nord	Cheapest
Bus	2:45am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 5m	6:50pm	Barcelona Nord	Fastest
Bus	8:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1d 3h	11:45pm	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Airport (ZLC)	1d	8:30pm	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Airport (ZLC)	1d 2h	11:10pm	Sants	No tags

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

Next departures for Zürich to Barcelona on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:20pm	Airport (ZLC)	21h	2:20pm	Barcelona Nord	Cheapest
Bus	2:45am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 5m	6:50pm	Barcelona Nord	Fastest
Bus	8:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1d 3h	11:45pm	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Airport (ZLC)	1d	8:30pm	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	18h 55m	9:15am	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Barcelona on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 5m	6:50pm	Barcelona Nord	CheapestFastest
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
Bus	12:15pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	20h 30m	8:45am	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 11 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $52, 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$52 - $292	Average Duration19h 35m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$224 - $398	Average Duration11h 55m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$52 - $138	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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FlixBus

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Staff4.2

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

3.5/511,161 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Zürich to Barcelona by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$74

11/25

$107

Today

$92

11/27

$89

11/28

$89

11/29

$78

11/30

$82

12/01

$72

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Barcelona was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $72

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 $72 to $182 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 $72 which is on 2025-12-01.