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ITBasel to Barcelona Train & Bus Tickets
From Basel (Switzerland) to Barcelona (Spain) · about 808 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Basel to Barcelona, side by side.
| Bus | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €40.98 for travel on 9 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 17 h 58 min (17 journeys) |
No recent train fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Basel to Barcelona: what to expect
Basel and Barcelona are about 808 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Switzerland to Spain. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 808 km this is a long-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Basel–Barcelona tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Monday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €47.98, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Barcelona
- Work on the Sagrada Familia began in 1882, and its Tower of Jesus Christ, 172.5 m tall, makes it the tallest church building in the world. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Gaudi's Park Guell was meant to be a housing estate with sixty plots; instead it opened as a public park in 1926. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Casa Batllo's arched roof was likened to a dragon's back, and locals call the house Casa dels ossos, the House of Bones. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Basel to Barcelona
How long does the journey from Basel to Barcelona take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 17 h 58 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Basel to Barcelona?
The lowest fare seen recently is €40.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 9 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026). Monday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €47.98). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.