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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Barcelona
Cheapest price
£193
Average price
£207
Fastest journey
20 h 2 m
Average duration
21 h 56 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
809 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Barcelona will cost around £207 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £193.
To travel from Basel to Barcelona you need to make at least 2 changes.
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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Basel to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £177.
Distance: 809 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£180 Average Price | £133 Average Price | £63 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 14m Average total duration 19h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Basel to Barcelona train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Barcelona trains for today, Tuesday 17 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:34 Basel | 20h02 | 12:36 Barcelona | 2 changes | |
| 19:34 Basel | 23h49 | 19:23 Barcelona | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Barcelona
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Trains from Basel to Barcelona run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £177 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 809 km distance in 22h 4m.
Distance 809 km |
Average train duration 8h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £177 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 22h 4m |
First train 05:21 |
Last train 21:45 |
Train companies: AVE, TGV INOUI from Basel to Barcelona trainsAVE, TGV INOUI trains will get you between Basel and Barcelona from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Basel to Barcelona train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Barcelona by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Barcelona
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- McDonald’s
- Caffe di Fiore
- Ars Café
- Café de l'Estació
- Café de l’Estació Deli
- Lavazza
- Como
- Peter's
- Tutti Frutti
- Enrique Tomás
- & many more
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
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