How to get from Basel to Barcelona
- 809 km as the crow flies
- 5 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Basel to Barcelona. The most useful door-to-door route takes 15h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 809 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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809 km
Basel to Barcelona: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Basel → Barcelonabus
FlixBus·15h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Basel to Barcelona
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€22November 2026
€22Departures from Basel to Barcelona
FlixBus runs 5 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:15 and the last at 05:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 03:15 | 05:15 |
All departures
- 03:15
- 04:15
- 05:15
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 15h 15m€44Book
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 7
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Basel to Barcelona works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Basel to Barcelona, about 15h 15m. In total it's roughly €59 over 15h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Basel to Barcelona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Basel to Barcelona?
The most useful route takes about 15h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Basel to Barcelona?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:15 and the last at 05:15, from Basel SBB, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Basel to Barcelona?
5 a day with FlixBus, between 03:15 and 05:15.
Which station does the bus from Basel to Barcelona leave from?
Basel SBB with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Barcelona from Basel?
About 809 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Basel to Barcelona cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €59. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Basel to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel 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.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026