There are 6 ways to get from Tarragona to Winterthur by bus, plane, train or car
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Recommended option
Bus to Barcelona, fly to Zurich • 5h 9m
Cheapest option
Bus • 19h 29m
4 alternative options
Train to Valencia, fly to Zurich • 7h 24m
Train • 13h 58m
Drive • 10h 55m
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Tarragona to Winterthur is to bus, which costs €100 - €200 and takes 19h 29m.
The quickest way to get from Tarragona to Winterthur is to train and fly which costs €100 - €300 and takes 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Tarragona to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Tarragona and arriving at Winterthur via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.
The distance between Tarragona and Winterthur is 926 km. The road distance is 1168.8 km.
The best way to get from Tarragona to Winterthur without a car is to train which takes 13h 58m and costs €170 - €340.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Tarragona to Winterthur, including transfers.
Tarragona to Winterthur train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Tarragona station.
The best way to get from Tarragona to Winterthur is to train which takes 13h 58m and costs €170 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €200 and takes 19h 29m.
The quickest flight from Barcelona Airport to Zurich Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 40m.
Tarragona to Winterthur train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Winterthur station.
- Distance: 925.6 km
- Duration: 5h 9m
What companies run services between Tarragona, Spain and Winterthur, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Tarragona to Winterthur via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Genève in around 13h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tarragona to Winterthur via Barcelona, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 19h 29m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 230
Flights from Barcelona to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 310
Flights from Valencia to Zurich via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 750
Flights from Valencia to Zurich via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 90 - SFr 330
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Barcelona to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 430
Flights from Valencia to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 200 - SFr 410
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 230
Flights from Barcelona to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 310
Flights from Valencia to Zurich via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 750
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Barcelona to Zurich via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 150 - SFr 490
Flights from Barcelona to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 550
Flights from Valencia to Zurich via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 250 - SFr 550
Flights from Valencia to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 250 - SFr 550
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 280
Flights from Barcelona to Basel via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 280
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Barcelona to Basel via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 650
Flights from Valencia to Zurich via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 600
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Barcelona to Basel via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 650
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Valencia to Zurich via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 550
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Valencia to Zurich via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 280 - SFr 900
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Genève to Winterthur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 90 - SFr 170
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 21 - SFr 50
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- SFr 21 - SFr 28
- 1st Class
- SFr 35 - SFr 50
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 65
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
- 1st Class
- SFr 45 - SFr 65
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 8 - SFr 11
- Schedules at
- sbb-deutschland.de
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Tarragona to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 21 - SFr 30
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 8 - SFr 12
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 70
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 19 - SFr 35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- SFr 19 - SFr 28
- Rail 1st Class
- SFr 28 - SFr 35
- Phone
- +34 977 55 36 80
- Website
- empresaplana.cat
Bus from Tarragona to Barcelona Airport-Prat T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://empresaplana.cat/en
- Book at
- https://www.busplana.com/en
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Tarragona to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 14 - SFr 22
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Tarragona to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 10 - SFr 14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Barcelona to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 75 - SFr 110
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Basel SBB to Winterthur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 10 - SFr 14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Tarragona to Barcelona Nord - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 6 - SFr 10
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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Yes, the driving distance between Tarragona to Winterthur is 1169 km. It takes approximately 10h 55m to drive from Tarragona to Winterthur.
Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa and Swiss offer flights from Barcelona Airport to Zurich Airport.
There are 523+ hotels available in Winterthur. Prices start at SFr 87 per night.