How much does a bus ticket from Barcelona to Zürich cost?

The bus ticket price from Barcelona to Zürich starts at R 1 003. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Barcelona to Zürich is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Barcelona to Zürich?

The average travel time between Barcelona and Zürich is around 21h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 16h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 837 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Barcelona and Zürich?

The number of buses from Barcelona to Zürich can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Barcelona to Zürich by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Barcelona to Zürich?

When taking the bus from Barcelona to Zürich, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

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

Buses travelling between Barcelona and Zürich leave from Barcelona Sants or Estació del Nord de Barcelona and arrive at Zürich Airport, Sihlquai - Limmatstraße, Schanzengasse, 12.

Bus Barcelona to Zürich from R 928 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Barcelona to Zürich on 12 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:45	Barcelona Nord	16h 35m	16:20	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Barcelona to Zürich on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:35	Barcelona Nord	18h 25m	04:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Barcelona Nord	16h 35m	16:20	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	02:50	Barcelona Nord	20h 55m	23:45	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	06:00	Barcelona Nord	1d 2h	08:45	Zurich Airport	No tags
Bus	08:25	Barcelona Nord	18h 40m	03:05	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	09:45	Barcelona Nord	22h 20m	08:05	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	15:05	Barcelona Nord	18h 45m	09:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	17:15	Barcelona Nord	22h	15:15	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Zürich on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:25	Barcelona Nord	18h 40m	03:05	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Barcelona Nord	16h 35m	16:20	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	02:50	Barcelona Nord	20h 55m	23:45	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	06:00	Barcelona Nord	1d 2h	08:45	Zurich Airport	No tags
Bus	09:45	Barcelona Nord	22h 20m	08:05	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	15:05	Barcelona Nord	18h 45m	09:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	21:45	Barcelona Nord	17h 5m	14:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	02:20	Sants	21h 25m	23:45	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Zürich on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:35	Barcelona Nord	18h 25m	04:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Barcelona Nord	16h 35m	16:20	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	02:50	Barcelona Nord	20h 55m	23:45	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	06:00	Barcelona Nord	1d 2h	08:45	Zurich Airport	No tags
Bus	08:25	Barcelona Nord	18h 40m	03:05	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	09:45	Barcelona Nord	22h 20m	08:05	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	17:15	Barcelona Nord	22h	15:15	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	02:20	Sants	21h 25m	23:45	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Zürich on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:35	Barcelona Nord	18h 25m	04:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Barcelona Nord	16h 35m	16:20	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	02:50	Barcelona Nord	20h 55m	23:45	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	06:00	Barcelona Nord	1d 2h	08:45	Zurich Airport	No tags
Bus	08:25	Barcelona Nord	18h 40m	03:05	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	09:45	Barcelona Nord	22h 20m	08:05	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	21:45	Barcelona Nord	17h 5m	14:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	02:20	Sants	21h 25m	23:45	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Zürich on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:25	Barcelona Nord	18h 40m	03:05	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Barcelona Nord	16h 35m	16:20	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	02:50	Barcelona Nord	22h 50m	01:40	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	09:45	Barcelona Nord	22h 20m	08:05	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	18:20	Barcelona Nord	20h 55m	15:15	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	17:45	Sants	21h 30m	15:15	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	23:10	Sants	17h 10m	16:20	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	09:45	Barcelona Nord	1d 5h	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:11 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Barcelona to Zürich

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 10 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 645, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

10h 50mAverage duration

836 kmDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 1 003 - R 5 094	Average duration21h 25m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 638 - R 7 665	Average duration12h 58m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 1 645 - R 1 645	Average duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 291 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 110 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

CH Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Zürich?

Stops in Barcelona

A - Barcelona Sants

B - Estació del Nord de Barcelona

C - Barcelona Airport

D - Carrer de Numància, 165

E - Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia

F - Zona Universitaria

Stops in Zürich

A - Zürich Airport

B - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Barcelona to Zürich by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Barcelona to Zürich cost?
The bus ticket price from Barcelona to Zürich starts at R 1 003. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Barcelona to Zürich is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Barcelona to Zürich?
The average travel time between Barcelona and Zürich is around 21h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 16h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 837 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Barcelona and Zürich?
The number of buses from Barcelona to Zürich can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Barcelona to Zürich by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Barcelona to Zürich?
When taking the bus from Barcelona to Zürich, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barcelona to Zürich?
Buses travelling between Barcelona and Zürich leave from Barcelona Sants or Estació del Nord de Barcelona and arrive at Zürich Airport, Sihlquai - Limmatstraße, Schanzengasse, 12.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

R 1 941

12/11

R 2 486

Today

R 937

14/11

R 1 474

15/11

R 937

16/11

R 933

17/11

R 1 263

18/11

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The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Zürich was searched and found on 16 Nov 2025 with a price of R 933

To 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 R 933 to R 3 695 for a bus ticket from Barcelona to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 933, which is on 2025-11-16.

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.