How to travel from Bern to Barcelona, Spain

The distance between Bern and Barcelona is around 812km (504 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bern to Barcelona by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Zürich Flughafen, Fly

Take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Barcelona (BCN).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Genève then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Barcelona-Sants.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Barcelona.

  • Duration19h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Drive

Drive to Barcelona.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance943km (586 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bern and Barcelona

There are several options for getting from Bern to Barcelona by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 19h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Bern and Barcelona is around 812km (504 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 748km (465 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Bern and Barcelona by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bern to Barcelona is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Bern and Barcelona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bern and Barcelona. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bern to Barcelona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Genève and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

Swiss Railways and Renfe SNCF run train services between Bern and Barcelona. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bern and Barcelona. It typically takes around 19h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bern and Barcelona with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 19h 10m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Bern and Barcelona. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to Barcelona. We recommend that you take the train to Basel SBB then fly from Basel (BSL) to Barcelona (BCN). instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Barcelona is Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Barcelona. Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) (GRO) and Reus Airport (REU) (REU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bern and Barcelona. The distance is around 943km (586 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to Barcelona is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).

How do I get from Bern to Barcelona

Compare travel optionsbetween Bern and Barcelona

Transport options from Bern to Barcelona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Zürich Flughafen, Fly + 3 similar
3h 30m
€195($195)
every 30 mins995km (618 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
€220($220)
every 20 mins944km (586 miles)
Train to Genève-Aéroport, Fly4hrs
€165($165)
every 20 mins812km (504 miles)
Train to Gallarate, Fly4h 60m
€215($215)
twice daily980km (609 miles)
Train
8h 35m
€260($260)
once daily976km (606 miles)
Bus
19h 10m
€95($95)
once daily1,018km (633 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
€190($190)
on demand943km (586 miles)

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Airports near Barcelona

The following major airports near Barcelona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

BCN
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Barcelona
GRO
Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Barcelona
REU
Reus Airport (REU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Barcelona