4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona to Zurich
Cheapest price on Sep 12
€199
Average ticket price on Sep 12
€223
Fastest journey on Sep 12
13 h
Average journey duration on Sep 12
13 h 54 m
Trains on Sep 12
4
Distance
836 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Zurich will cost around €223 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €199.
It's difficult to get from Barcelona to Zurich without transferring at least once.
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67098:14 AM14h12Barcelona Sants10:26 PMZurich HB€1991One-way3 transfers- 09737+5500+92238:14 AM14h12Barcelona Sants10:26 PMZurich HB€2011One-way2 transfers
- 09737+9223+121848:14 AM14h12Barcelona Sants10:26 PMZurich HB€2041One-way2 transfers
- 9708+92239:26 AM13h00Barcelona Sants10:26 PMZurich HB€2881One-way1 transfer
- 9708+92239:26 AM13h00Barcelona Sants10:26 PMZurich HB€2881One-way1 transfer
- 09737+9223+121848:14 AM14h12Barcelona Sants10:26 PMZurich HB€2041One-way2 transfers
- 09737+4302+9223+67098:14 AM14h12Barcelona Sants10:26 PMZurich HB€1991One-way3 transfers
- 09737+5500+92238:14 AM14h12Barcelona Sants10:26 PMZurich HB€2011One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €72, while a train costs an average of €216.
Distance: 836 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€216 Average price | €104 Average price | €72 Average price Cheapest | €190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 42m Average total duration 14h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 6m Average total duration 11h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 5.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Zurich:
A bus is €32 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Zurich costing on average €104.
A bus is €144 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Zurich costing on average €216.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 36m.
Train takes on average 14h 12m.
Live departures
Barcelona to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Zurich trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09737+5500+9223 | 8:14 AM Barcelona Sants | 14h12 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| 09737+6709+4302+9223 | 8:14 AM Barcelona Sants | 14h12 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| 09737+12184+9223 | 8:14 AM Barcelona Sants | 14h12 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| 9708+9223 | 9:26 AM Barcelona Sants | 13h00 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barcelona to Zurich
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Switzerland
Trains from Barcelona to Zurich run on average 1 times per day, taking around 14h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €208 but you can travel from only €28 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:46, the last at 13:34. The fastest train covers the 836 km distance in 14h 12m.
Distance 836 km |
Average train duration 14h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €208 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 14h 12m |
First train 6:46 AM |
Last train 1:34 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, Renfe Viajeros from Barcelona to Zurich trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Barcelona and Zurich from €28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Barcelona to Zurich
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