🇪🇸 Viaje transfronterizo · Spain → Switzerland 🇨🇭
En coche de Barcelona a Basel
Driving Barcelona to Basel? Navigate the C-33, AP-7, A9, A7, A46, and N346. Tips on tolls, borders, and scenic detours.
- Tiempo de conducción
- 10h 53m
- Distancia
- 1.052 km
- ¿Mismo día?
- Día largo
- menos de 12 h
- Coste de combustible
- ≈ €155
- gasolina · diésel ≈ €132
- Peajes
- ≈ €133
- mixto
- Carga de vehículo eléctrico
- Desconocido
- aún no encuestado
En esta página
Mapa de la ruta
Opciones de ruta
Otros caminos que OSRM encontró entre las dos ciudades — útil cuando el tráfico, los peajes o el paisaje importan más que la velocidad pura.
Alternativa
+1h 10m- Distancia:
- 1.152 km (+100 km)
- Duración:
- 12h 4m
Vía: A 75 · A 36 · AP-7 · A 9
Sin autopistas
+7h 4m- Distancia:
- 1.038 km (−14 km)
- Duración:
- 17h 57m
Vía: D 1083 · N 83 · D 6009 · N-II
¿Cómo más puedes hacer este viaje?
Conducir es el enfoque de esta guía; aquí se explica cómo se comparan la bicicleta y (pronto) el tren, el autobús y el avión para el mismo trayecto.
10h 53m
1.052 km · €155 de combustible
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No es realista
1.052 km está muy lejos de ser una cicloturismo típico de varios días. Prueba un tramo más corto, como una etapa de un día o de fin de semana.
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Cómo es el viaje
Elaborado a partir de los datos calculados de la ruta el 24 de abril de 2026 y revisado en comparación con la tarjeta resumen de la ruta. Lee nuestra metodología.
Picking up the C-33 out of Barcelona, you'll soon merge onto the AP-7, the autopista that hugs the Mediterranean coast for a significant stretch. This initial leg will likely see you crossing into France, where the AP-7 transitions to the A9, often referred to as 'La Languedocienne'. Be prepared for toll booths; French autoroutes are largely tolled, and the costs can add up. Watch for changes in speed limits as you enter France, typically moving from Spain's 120 km/h on motorways to France's 130 km/h, though this can be reduced in adverse weather.
As you head north, the A9 will eventually lead you to the A7, a major artery that takes you further into France. The landscape begins to shift from coastal plains to rolling hills as you approach the Rhône Valley. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; while service areas are frequent, there can be longer stretches between them, especially on the more rural sections of the A7. The French toll system is straightforward: pay at booths as you exit specific sections or major junctions. Consider downloading a toll calculator app beforehand to estimate costs, as prices can vary.
The route then redirects you towards the A46 and then the N346, a change that signifies a move away from the high-speed French motorways towards a more direct, though potentially slower, path. This section might involve navigating smaller towns and different speed limits. The final leg of your journey will involve crossing into Switzerland. Switzerland operates on a vignette system for its motorways, meaning you'll need to purchase a sticker for your windshield before or very soon after entering the country. Unlike French tolls, the Swiss vignette is a flat annual fee for unlimited use of national highways. Be aware of stricter speed enforcement in Switzerland and potential 'green zones' in cities that require specific emissions stickers.
Basel, your destination, is a vibrant city situated at the crossroads of France, Germany, and Switzerland. The transition from the French road network to Swiss motorways will require attention to signage, especially as you approach the city. Low-emission zones are a growing consideration in many European cities, so it's worth checking current regulations for Basel and any other major cities you might pass through, although this route primarily utilizes autoroutes and national roads. Embrace the changing landscapes and infrastructure as you drive from the Spanish coast to the Swiss Jura.
Puntos destacados de la ruta
- Mediterranean coast on the AP-7
- Rhône Valley scenery on the A7
- French autoroute toll system
- Swiss vignette requirement
- Transition to Swiss roads near Basel
Plan de viaje
Cómo plantear el viaje: un día, dividido o con noche.
Se recomienda pasar la noche
Demasiado largo para un día de un solo conductor. Planifica 1 parada(s) de una noche para hacer este viaje correctamente.
Una parada natural para pasar la noche cerca del punto medio: Vienne (fr).
- Distancia:
- 1.052 km
- Duración:
- 10h 53m (flujo libre, sin tráfico)
Dónde parar
Lugares a lo largo de la ruta que sirven como paradas naturales para tomar un café, almorzar o pasar la noche.
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Figueres 🇪🇸 es
≈132 kmdesvío de ≈ 5.5 km de la ruta principal
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Coursan 🇫🇷 fr
≈263 kmdesvío de ≈ 7.4 km de la ruta principal
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Marguerittes 🇫🇷 fr
≈394 kmdesvío de ≈ 2.6 km de la ruta principal
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Portes-lès-Valence 🇫🇷 fr
≈526 kmdesvío de ≈ 5.2 km de la ruta principal
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Miribel 🇫🇷 fr
≈657 kmdesvío de ≈ 2.3 km de la ruta principal
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Lons-le-Saunier 🇫🇷 fr
≈789 kmdesvío de ≈ 9.7 km de la ruta principal
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Baume-les-Dames 🇫🇷 fr
≈920 kmdesvío de ≈ 2.4 km de la ruta principal
Movimientos clave
Cosas que debes saber antes de salir: fronteras, lado de la carretera, peajes.
Cadena de varios países · ES → FR → CH
Cruzarás 3 países en este viaje, cada uno con su propio sistema de peajes, precios de combustible y normas de autopista. Lee la sección de información esencial a continuación antes de salir, y ten la documentación del vehículo y la tarjeta de seguro en el bolsillo de la puerta para cualquier control en carretera.
Peajes en autopistas en ES / FR
Presupuesta los peajes de autopista: Francia, Italia, España y Portugal cobran por kilómetro, Croacia y Grecia por tramo. Las tarjetas contactless funcionan casi en todas partes; ten una cargada.
Se requiere viñeta en CH
Austria, Suiza, República Checa, Eslovaquia, Hungría, Eslovenia, Bulgaria y Rumanía requieren una pegatina o viñeta electrónica para usar las autopistas. Cómprala en la frontera; no tenerla supone una multa considerable en el acto.
Largo tramo rural en N 346 Rocade Est
Planifica unos 14 km de carreteras secundarias de dos carriles. Más lentas que la autopista, pero a menudo son la parte bonita; menos adelantamientos al anochecer.
Largo tramo rural en C-33
Planifica unos 13 km de carreteras secundarias de dos carriles. Más lentas que la autopista, pero a menudo son la parte bonita; menos adelantamientos al anochecer.
Imprescindible antes de partir
Cosas que un conductor de otro país no se le ocurriría preguntar — multas, pegatinas, tarjetas de pago, horarios.
Acceso a ciudades & zonas de bajas emisiones
ZBE Rondes — register your foreign plate before driving in
ImprescindibleBarcelona
Barcelona's low-emission zone covers everything inside the Rondes (B-10 / B-20), Mon–Fri 7:00–20:00. Old diesels and pre-2000 petrol cars are banned. Foreign plates with compliant emission classes still need to register at the city portal — without registration, the camera flags you regardless. Fines start at €100.
Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla now run ZBE low-emission zones
ImprescindibleSpain's Zonas de Bajas Emisiones (ZBE) cover central Madrid (24/7), Barcelona inside the Rondes (weekdays 7:00–20:00), Sevilla, Valencia and a growing list. Foreign plates need to register at the city portal in advance — your Euro emission class determines whether you get in. Without registration, cameras log entry and the fine reaches your home address.
Order your Crit'Air sticker before the trip
ImprescindibleParis, Lyon, Strasbourg, Marseille, Toulouse and a growing list of cities require a Crit'Air air-quality sticker visible on your windscreen — even for a single drive-through. It's €4.51 from the official site and ships by post (allow 2–6 weeks abroad). Without it, expect on-the-spot fines from €68. Your registration document tells the issuer your emission class.
Fronteras & documentos
You're leaving the EU customs zone
ImprescindibleSwitzerland is in Schengen but NOT in the EU customs union. Random customs stops happen at every border. Personal allowance: €300 in goods (CHF cash equivalent), 5L wine, 1L spirits. Above that you declare and pay duty. If you've loaded the boot with cured meat or cheese in Italy, declare it — confiscation is routine.
Peajes, viñetas & pago de carretera
Mont Blanc, Grand St Bernard, San Bernardino tunnels charge extra
ImprescindibleThe vignette covers most motorways but NOT the major Alpine road tunnels. Mont Blanc tunnel (FR-IT) is roughly €54 one-way for a passenger car, Grand St Bernard about €33, San Bernardino is included in the vignette but Gotthard road tunnel is a vignette-only route in summer (the queue can be 2 hours; the rail-shuttle alternative through the Lötschberg is faster).
Vignette is annual only — CHF 40
ImprescindibleSwitzerland sells one vignette: an annual sticker (or e-vignette) for CHF 40 / about €42. There's no 10-day option. Buy at any border post or online before you leave. The sticker must be physically affixed to the windscreen — keeping it loose in the glovebox earns the same CHF 200 fine as not having one.
You'll hit three different toll systems on this trip
ImprescindibleThis route crosses countries with mismatched toll mechanics — France's ticket-and-pay, vignette stickers, electronic-only stretches. There's no single transponder that works everywhere, but a Telepass EU device covers FR/IT/ES/PT and a Bip&Go covers the same plus a few more. For a one-off trip, contactless cards plus a Swiss vignette and Austrian e-vignette is the simplest mix.
Contactless works at every autoroute booth
ÚtilFrench autoroutes use a ticket system: take a card on entry, pay on exit. Every barrier accepts contactless tap-to-pay — pull into the "CB / bank card" lane (orange "t" logo means Liber-T transponder only, avoid those). For frequent EU travellers a Bip&Go transponder pays itself off in two trips by skipping the queue.
Most Spanish tolls were abolished in 2024
ConsejoThe AP-1, AP-7 (Bilbao stretch) and most of the Mediterranean coast highways are now toll-free. A handful remain: AP-9 (Galicia), AP-66 (León–Asturias), Catalonia's C-32/C-16 tunnel approach. Spain is no longer a high-toll country for cars — your fuel + a few specific bridge fees is the realistic budget.
Qué debe llevar tu coche
Hi-vis vest in the cabin, triangle in the boot
ImprescindibleA reflective vest must be reachable without leaving the vehicle (in the door pocket or under your seat — boot is too late). One warning triangle is also mandatory. The 2012 breathalyzer rule was scrapped in 2020 but is still nice to keep. No spare-bulb requirement.
Normas & costumbres de conducción
Priorité à droite still applies in towns
ÚtilOn urban streets without signs, traffic from your right has priority — even from a side street that looks subordinate. Outside cities the rule is mostly retired, but in residential French villages it survives. Slow at every right-hand junction unless a yellow diamond on your road tells you you're on the priority road.
Plan your stops, not just your finish time
ÚtilOSRM gives you free-flow drive time. Realistic add: 10% on motorway-heavy routes, 25% if you're crossing two cities. Eat at off-peak hours (11:30 lunch, 18:00 dinner) — service-area queues at noon kill 20 minutes. EU fatigue research is consistent: 15-minute break every 2 hours, full 45-minute break before 6 hours. The drive between hours 7 and 9 is where avoidable accidents cluster.
Gasolineras
Off-motorway stations close late evening
ConsejoSpanish provincial fuel stations often close 22:00–07:00, especially in the south. Motorway services (Cepsa, Repsol on the autovía) run 24/7. If you're routing through an Andalusian backroad, fuel before sunset and don't bank on a small-town pump.
Contactless cards work at virtually every motorway pump
ConsejoMajor brand stations (Shell, Total, BP, Repsol, Cepsa, OMV, Eni, Esso) take Visa and Mastercard contactless without an issue. American Express and Diners are spotty south of the Alps. A €100 pre-authorisation hold is normal — it releases within 5 days. Carry €50 cash for the rare independent station.
Reglas, tarifas y umbrales cambian. Verifica siempre la fuente oficial el día antes de conducir — esta página es una lista de control, no una referencia legal.
Carreteras principales
Las autopistas en las que esta ruta pasa la mayor parte de los kilómetros.
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A 9 La Catalane281 km
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A 36 La Comtoise185 km
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A 7 Autoroute du Soleil176 km
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AP-7 Autopista de la Mediterrània136 km
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A 39 Autoroute Verte111 km
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A 42 Autoroute de la Saône et du Rhône48 km
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A 35 Autoroute des Cigognes25 km
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A 40 Autoroute des Titans24 km
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A 46 —21 km
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N 346 Rocade Est14 km
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C-33 —13 km
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C-31 Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes4 km
Carácter de la ruta
Cuánto del viaje es autopista frente a secundaria frente a rural.
Viaje por autopista — rápido, predecible, sin incidentes.
- Autopista
- 96%
- Secundaria
- 2%
- Otro / rural
- 2%
Dificultad de conducción
Percepción rápida: ¿qué tan exigente es este viaje para un conductor?
General
Exigente
Viaje duro: múltiples factores complicantes se suman a la fatiga. Se recomienda encarecidamente dividirlo en varios días.
- Viaje largo: 10h 53m al volante a velocidades de flujo libre.
- Transfronterizo: ES → CH. Ten los documentos a mano y consulta las normativas fronterizas.
Combustible y peajes
Estimación aproximada del coste para un coche de pasajeros típico de la UE. Trátalo como una estimación: los precios en surtidor cambian semanalmente.
Gasolina (RON 95)
≈ €155
78.9 L × €1.97 / L · 7.5 L/100 km
Diésel
≈ €132
63.1 L × €2.09 / L · 6 L/100 km
Eléctrico (carga rápida DC)
≈ €106
184 kWh × €0.57 / kWh · 17.5 kWh/100 km
Carga rápida DC pública — la carga AC en casa o en hotel suele costar la mitad.
Peajes de autopista y viñetas
≈ €133
- ES — €0.09/km en la red de autopistas (≈ 128 km en el país ≈ €12) Sin peajes en la red A; se cobra solo en las carreteras AP.
- FR — €0.10/km en la red de autopistas (≈ 795 km en el país ≈ €80)
- CH — Viñeta (pegatina de autopista / viñeta electrónica) — €42.00 por 365 días
Precios actualizados por última vez el 2026-05-04. Fuente: Boletín Semanal de Petróleo de la UE más operadores de autopistas nacionales.
Tiempo por mes
Máxima diurna promedio / mínima nocturna y precipitación mensual típica, en los últimos cinco años.
🇪🇸 Barcelona
| Ene | Feb | Mar | Abr | May | Jun | Jul | Ago | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dic |
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27°
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| 19mm | 38mm | 74mm | 66mm | 66mm | 41mm | 61mm | 42mm | 123mm | 86mm | 40mm | 66mm |
caliente templado frío
🇨🇭 Basel
| Ene | Feb | Mar | Abr | May | Jun | Jul | Ago | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dic |
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7°
0°
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17°
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| 101mm | 47mm | 97mm | 98mm | 114mm | 80mm | 133mm | 91mm | 117mm | 125mm | 145mm | 85mm |
caliente templado frío
Próximos 5 días en Basel
Pronóstico en vivo — se actualiza cada pocas horas.
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Mar 12
⛅
6° / 5°
—
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Mié 13
⛅
15° / 4°
21mm
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Jue 14
🌧️
12° / 6°
25.6mm
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Vie 15
🌧️
11° / 4°
31.8mm
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Sáb 16
🌧️
13° / 7°
1.7mm
Pronóstico: MET Norway
Direcciones
Resumen de las maniobras principales, giro a giro, generado por OSRM.
Mostrar todas las 24 maniobras
- Carrer d'Aribau
- Carrer de València 2 km
- Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes (C-31) 4 km
- Ronda Litoral (B-10) 3 km
- (C-33) 13 km
- Autopista de la Mediterrània (AP-7) 136 km
- La Catalane (A 9) 52 km
- La Languedocienne (A 9) 120 km
- La Languedocienne (A 9) 109 km
- Autoroute du Soleil (A 7) 176 km
- (A 46) 21 km
- Rocade Est (N 346) 14 km
- Autoroute de la Saône et du Rhône (A 42) 0.6 km
- Autoroute de la Saône et du Rhône (A 42) 48 km
- Autoroute des Titans (A 40) 24 km
- Autoroute Verte (A 39) 111 km
- — 1 km
- La Comtoise (A 36) 121 km
- La Comtoise (A 36) 63 km
- Autoroute des Cigognes (A 35) 25 km
- Autoroute des Cigognes (A 35) 0.2 km
- Flughafenstrasse (12; 18)
- Kannenfeldstrasse (12; 18) 0.4 km
- Schlettstadterstrasse
En autocar de Barcelona a Basel
Duración indicativa del autocar directo de larga distancia más rápido encontrado en los horarios de FlixBus y BlaBlaCar Bus EU.
- Tiempo de viaje
- 16h 5m
- Directo
- Operador
- FlixBus-eu
- Salidas / día
- ~1
- Aproximado según el horario publicado.
Mostrar corredor de autobús en el mapa
Horarios obtenidos de los feeds GTFS de FlixBus y BlaBlaCar Bus a través de transport.data.gouv.fr. Los horarios son indicativos; verifique en el sitio del operador antes de reservar.
Enlace de reserva próximamente.
Preguntas frecuentes
Do I need a vignette for Switzerland?
Yes, a vignette is mandatory for using Swiss motorways. You can purchase it at border crossings or petrol stations near the border.
Are there tolls on the French autoroutes?
Yes, the majority of French autoroutes (like the AP-7 and A9) are tolled. You pay at toll booths as you exit sections or junctions.
What are the speed limits like in France and Switzerland?
In France, the standard motorway limit is 130 km/h (reduced in rain). In Switzerland, it's 120 km/h on motorways.
How do fuel prices compare between Spain, France, and Switzerland?
Fuel prices generally tend to be higher in France and Switzerland compared to Spain. It's advisable to fill up in Spain before crossing the border.
Can I expect traffic congestion?
Congestion is most likely around major cities like Barcelona, Lyon, and approaching Basel, especially during peak travel times or holidays.
Cómo se construye esta página
Compilado por COD Solutions Oy a partir de datos europeos abiertos — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for the route geometry, Open-Meteo for monthly climate normals, EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for cross-border fuel-price bands, and Google Gemini drafts the narrative and FAQ from the computed route data. Consulta nuestra metodología para conocer la frecuencia de actualización y las limitaciones.