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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Zurich to Barcelona

Showing times and prices for 15 Jun

Cheapest price

£59

Average price

£100

Fastest journey

18 h 30 m

Average duration

19 h 57 m

Buses per day

Distance

836 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Zurich to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zurich to Barcelona will cost around £100 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £59.

Fast coaches

Of the 7 buses that leave Zurich for Barcelona every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 836 km distance in an average of 19 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 30 m .

The slowest buses will take 21 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

4733

03:2518h30

Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)

21:55Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

£591One-way

0 changes

30507 · 93129

23:4519h40

Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)

19:25Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

£631One-way

1 change

FlixBus · FlixBus

15:3518h45

Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)

10:20Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

£881One-way

1 change

FlixBus · FlixBus

17:2021h00

Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)

14:20Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

£1071One-way

1 change

FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus

15:3521h50

Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)

13:25Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants

£1141One-way

2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich to Barcelona

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.1kg.

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Coach	Most popular Flight	Train
£81 Average Price Cheapest	£145 Average Price	£142 Average Price
1d 25h 22m average duration 1d 24h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 25m average duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	1d 25h 32m average duration 1d 25h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	2.5 - 5.0kg CO2 emissions	- CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Zurich to Barcelona bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday 14 June

Last updated at 11:15

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixBus · FlixBus	15:20 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)	21h00	12:20 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	15:20 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)	29h50	21:10 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants	2 changes
7990 · 3141	18:50 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)	26h55	21:45 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	1 change
30507 · 93129	21:45 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)	19h40	17:25 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	1 change
Sunday 15 June
4733	01:25 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)	18h30	19:55 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 changesdirect
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	07:00 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)	27h00	10:00 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants	2 changes
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Zurich to Barcelona

Switzerland

Spain

Buses from Zurich to Barcelona run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1d 24h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £36 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

836 km

Average bus duration

1d 24h 52m

Cheapest ticket price

£36

Buses per day

Fastest bus

18h 30m

First bus

00:40

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Coach companies: Alsa, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus Zurich to Barcelona

Find the best coaches to Barcelona from Zurich with Omio's travel partners Alsa, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus from £40. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Alsa is the main coach operator in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on coach journeys. While most travellers don’t mind travelling on normal coaches with basic services like toilets, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe coaches like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Zurich to Barcelona coach information with Alsa:

Average Duration: 15 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: £49

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FlixBus from Zurich to Barcelona coach information:

Average Duration: 19 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: £55

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French car sharing service, BlaBlaCar, is a provider operating long-distance coach services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the coaches include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long coach journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one cabin bag and up to two hold bags per person.

BlaBlaCar Bus from Zurich to Barcelona coach information:

Average Duration: 17 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: £40

FAQs: Zurich to Barcelona coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Zurich to Barcelona with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Barcelona.

Cheap coach tickets from Zurich to Barcelona can start from as little as £53 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Zurich to Barcelona is £89; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time to Barcelona from Zurich is on average 21 h for the 518 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Zurich to Barcelona by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Zurich to Barcelona leaves at 08: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Zurich to Barcelona leaves at 16: 20.

There are 2 coaches a day from Zurich to Barcelona which require at least one change with Alsa, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

For the journey from Zurich to Barcelona you can take a coach with Alsa, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Zurich to Barcelona on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai), which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Zurich to Barcelona by coach is January.

You have options as you can travel to Barcelona from Zurich 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

No, the coach from Zurich to Barcelona has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Zurich to Barcelona.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Zurich to Barcelona.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Zurich to Barcelona, follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Zurich to Barcelona.

No, luggage for the coach from Zurich to Barcelona needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Zurich to Barcelona.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Zurich to Barcelona.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Zurich to Barcelona.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Zurich to Barcelona.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Barcelona

Zurich

Barcelona

The major coach station for departures in Zurich is Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) for your trip from Zurich to Barcelona.

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