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ZurichBarcelona·836 km·ZRHBCN

How to get from Zurich to Barcelona

A real 1-leg route: flight. Flight time 1h 50m, from €67.

Short answer

We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Barcelona. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 50m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 836 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.

This fare comes from a search on September 3, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.

Price
€67
best we found
Flight time
1h 50m
flight
Changes
direct
Vueling
Distance
836 km
as the crow flies

Zurich to Barcelona: cheapest or fastest?

All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.

2 ways from Zurich to Barcelona: flight, bus

ModeFromDurationPrice checked
flight€671h 50mSep 3
bus17h 45m

How the trip from Zurich to Barcelona works

Start with a Vueling flight from Zurich to Barcelona, about 1h 50m. In total it's roughly €67 over 1h 50m, direct, no transfers.

Along the way to Barcelona

ZurichDepartureZurich

What Omio sells on this route

Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.

  • Bus· 14h 15mfrom €60Omio
  • Train· 14h 33mfrom €240Omio

Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4

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Who runs Zurich to Barcelona

On this route you travel with Vueling; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

Zurich to Barcelona: common questions

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Barcelona?+

The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 50m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.

How far is Barcelona from Zurich?+

About 836 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

How much does Zurich to Barcelona cost?+

The best price in our latest search was €67. The exact fare depends on your travel date.

Are there direct flights from Zurich to Barcelona?+

Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 50m.

How long is the flight from Zurich to Barcelona?+

About 1h 50m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.

What are the airport codes for Zurich and Barcelona?+

Zurich is ZRH and Barcelona is BCN, so this route is usually written ZRH to BCN.

Which operators run Zurich to Barcelona?+

On this route you travel with Vueling.

Can you get from Zurich to Barcelona without flying?+

Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 17h 45m.

What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Barcelona?+

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?+

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.

Flying instead? Zurich to Barcelona flight prices€41

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