🇨🇭 Guida transfrontaliera · Switzerland → Spain 🇪🇸
In auto da Zürich a Barcelona
Drive Zürich to Barcelona: Navigate France via A1H, A1, A41, A43, A48, A49, then Spain's AP-7. Tips on tolls, fuel, and Alpine passes.
- Tempo di guida
- 11h 18m
- Distanza
- 1.062 km
- In giornata?
- Lunga giornata
- meno di 12 ore
- Costo carburante
- ≈ €154
- benzina · diesel ≈ €131
- Pedaggi
- ≈ €116
- misto
- Ricarica veicoli elettrici
- Sconosciuto
- non ancora rilevato
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Mappa del percorso
Opzioni di percorso
Altri percorsi che OSRM ha trovato tra le due città — utile quando traffico, pedaggi o paesaggio contano più della pura velocità.
Alternativo
+41m- Distanza:
- 1.133 km (+71 km)
- Durata:
- 12h 0m
Via: A 9 · A 7 · A 36 · AP-7
In che altri modi puoi fare questo viaggio?
La guida si concentra sull'auto; ecco come bicicletta e (presto) treno, autobus e aereo si confrontano per la stessa tratta.
11h 18m
1.062 km · €154 di carburante
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Non realistico
1.062 km è ben oltre un tipico tour in bicicletta di più giorni. Prova una tratta più breve come una tappa giornaliera o un fine settimana.
No direct service
Our coach data (FlixBus + BlaBlaCar) doesn't list a direct service for this pair. National operators (e.g., National Express in the UK, Eurolines feeders) may still cover it — check their site directly.
Com'è il viaggio
Elaborato dai dati di percorso calcolati in data 24 aprile 2026 e verificato rispetto alla scheda di riepilogo del percorso. Leggi la nostra metodologia.
Your journey begins by picking up the A1H just outside Zürich, quickly merging onto the Swiss A1 eastbound. The initial stretch offers a smooth introduction to Swiss motorways, known for their pristine condition and consistent 120 km/h speed limit. Keep an eye out for the vignette requirement; while Switzerland doesn't have traditional tolls for cars, the annual vignette is mandatory for using its autobahns. As you approach Geneva, the A1 leads you to the French border and the A40, which then becomes the A41. Here, the driving experience shifts. French autoroutes often feature a pay-as-you-go toll system, so budget for this, especially as you traverse more rural sections. You'll then transition onto the A43 towards Chambéry. The landscape starts to hint at the Alps, with gradients becoming more noticeable. Further south, the A43 connects to the A48 near Grenoble, and then to the A49, a route that will guide you through the Rhône Valley. While the direct route might tempt you with Alpine scenery, be aware of potential winter tyre mandates in the French Alps during colder months. Fuel prices can vary significantly between Switzerland and France, so topping up in Switzerland before crossing might be economical, though French prices are generally competitive. The driving duration is substantial, so plan for at least one overnight stop. Emerging from the French motorway network, you'll make your way towards the Spanish border. Entering Spain, the primary route towards Barcelona will involve the AP-7, one of Spain's main toll motorways. Spanish tolls are similar to the French system. The speed limits will increase, typically to 120 km/h on the AP-7, and you'll notice a distinct change in signage and driving culture. The scenery opens up as you approach the Mediterranean coast. The final approach to Barcelona will involve navigating urban traffic, so allow extra time and be mindful of the city's low-emission zones, which may require specific vehicle registrations or stickers depending on current regulations.
Punti salienti del percorso
- Swiss A1 through rolling countryside
- French Alps scenery on A43
- Rhône Valley transit on A49
- Crossing into Spain from France
- Mediterranean coast approach via AP-7
- Navigating Barcelona's urban sprawl
Pianificazione viaggio
Come considerare il viaggio: un giorno, diviso o con pernottamento.
Pernottamento consigliato
Troppo lungo per una giornata di un singolo guidatore. Pianifica 1 soste notturne per fare questo viaggio come si deve.
Una sosta naturale vicino al punto a metà strada: La Motte-Servolex (fr).
- Distanza:
- 1.062 km
- Durata:
- 11h 18m (flusso libero, nessun traffico)
Dove fermarsi
Luoghi lungo il percorso che offrono pause naturali per un caffè, pranzo o per la notte.
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Wohlen 🇨🇭 ch
≈133 km≈ 4.6 km di deviazione dalla strada principale
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Versoix 🇨🇭 ch
≈266 km≈ 3.3 km di deviazione dalla strada principale
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La Tour-du-Pin 🇫🇷 fr
≈398 km≈ 2.1 km di deviazione dalla strada principale
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Portes-lès-Valence 🇫🇷 fr
≈531 km≈ 1 km di deviazione dalla strada principale
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Marguerittes 🇫🇷 fr
≈664 km≈ 2.7 km di deviazione dalla strada principale
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Coursan 🇫🇷 fr
≈797 km≈ 10.7 km di deviazione dalla strada principale
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Figueres 🇪🇸 es
≈930 km≈ 4.3 km di deviazione dalla strada principale
Lungo il percorso
Luoghi dove fermarsi per un caffè, uno spuntino, una vista o per la notte — da OpenStreetMap.
Cibo · 6
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restaurant · Zürich
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restaurant · Zürich
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restaurant · Zürich
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restaurant · Zürich
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restaurant · Zürich
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restaurant · Zürich
Caffè · 6
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cafe · Zürich
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cafe · Zürich
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cafe · Zürich
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cafe · Zürich
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Mühlebach
cafe
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Oberdorf Beck
cafe
Musei e storia · 6
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+1.0 km
Font de Canaletes
artwork
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+1.4 km
Gat de Botero
artwork
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+1.5 km
Portal del Bisbe
city gate
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+1.5 km
Heureka
artwork
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+2.1 km
museum · Zürich
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+1.7 km
Homenatge als castellers
monument
Natura · 6
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+0.4 km
Galerie Bruno Bischofberger
attraction
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+0.6 km
Quaibrücke
viewpoint
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Bürkliplatz
viewpoint
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attraction
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Bürkliplatz
viewpoint
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Pastelería Escribá Rambla De Les Flors
attraction
Pernottamento · 6
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hotel · Zürich
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hotel · Zürich
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hotel · Zürich
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hotel · Zürich
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hotel · Zürich
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hotel
Mosse chiave
Cose da sapere prima di partire: confini, senso di marcia, pedaggi.
Catena multi-paese · CH → FR → ES
Attraverserai 3 paesi in questo viaggio — ognuno con il proprio sistema di pedaggi, prezzi del carburante e regole autostradali. Dai un'occhiata alla sezione 'da sapere' qui sotto prima di partire e tieni la registrazione più la carta assicurativa nel vano porta per eventuali controlli stradali.
Pedaggi sulle autostrade in FR / ES
Metti in budget i pedaggi autostradali: Francia, Italia, Spagna e Portogallo addebitano al chilometro, Croazia e Grecia per tratta. Le carte contactless funzionano quasi ovunque; averne una pronta.
Vignetta obbligatoria in CH
Austria, Svizzera, Repubblica Ceca, Slovacchia, Ungheria, Slovenia, Bulgaria e Romania richiedono un adesivo o una e-vignetta per l'uso autostradale. Acquista al confine: non averla comporta una multa salata sul posto.
Lungo tratto rurale su C-33
Pianifica circa 12 km di strade di campagna a due corsie. Più lente dell'autostrada, ma spesso la parte più bella – meno sorpassi dopo il tramonto.
Lungo tratto rurale su N 532
Pianifica circa 11 km di strade di campagna a due corsie. Più lente dell'autostrada, ma spesso la parte più bella – meno sorpassi dopo il tramonto.
Da sapere prima di partire
Le cose che un guidatore di un altro paese non penserebbe di chiedere — multe, vignette, carte di pagamento, orari.
Accesso alle città & zone a basse emissioni
ZBE Rondes — register your foreign plate before driving in
Da sapereBarcelona
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
Da sapereSpain'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
Da sapereParis, 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.
Frontiere & documenti
You're leaving the EU customs zone
Da sapereSwitzerland 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.
Pedaggi, vignette & pagamento stradale
Mont Blanc, Grand St Bernard, San Bernardino tunnels charge extra
Da sapereThe 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
Da sapereSwitzerland 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
Da sapereThis 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
UtileFrench 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
ConsiglioThe 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.
Cosa deve avere a bordo l'auto
Hi-vis vest in the cabin, triangle in the boot
Da sapereA 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.
Regole & abitudini di guida
Priorité à droite still applies in towns
UtileOn 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
UtileOSRM 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.
Stazioni di servizio
Off-motorway stations close late evening
ConsiglioSpanish 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
ConsiglioMajor 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.
Regole, tariffe e soglie cambiano. Verifica sempre la fonte ufficiale il giorno prima di partire — questa pagina è una checklist, non un riferimento legale.
Strade principali
Le autostrade su cui questo percorso trascorre la maggior parte dei chilometri.
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A 9 La Languedocienne280 km
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A1 —258 km
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AP-7 Autopista de la Mediterrània136 km
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A 7 Autoroute du Soleil93 km
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A 41 —71 km
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A 49 —61 km
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A 43 —46 km
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A 48 Autoroute du Dauphiné41 km
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A1H —21 km
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C-33 —12 km
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N 532 —11 km
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N 7 Route Nationale 710 km
Caratteristiche del percorso
Quanto del viaggio è autostrada, strade secondarie o rurali.
Guida in autostrada — veloce, prevedibile, senza eventi.
- Autostrada
- 95%
- Secondaria
- 2%
- Altro / rurale
- 3%
Difficoltà di guida
Impressione a colpo d'occhio: quanto è impegnativo questo viaggio per un guidatore?
Generale
Faticoso
Guida difficile — molteplici fattori complicanti che aumentano la fatica. Fortemente consigliato dividere su più giorni.
- Guida lunga: 11h 18m al volante a velocità di flusso libero.
- Transfrontaliero: CH → ES. Tieni i documenti a portata di mano e controlla le regole di frontiera.
Carburante e pedaggi
Stima approssimativa per un'auto europea tipica. Consideralo una stima — i prezzi alla pompa cambiano settimanalmente.
Benzina (RON 95)
≈ €154
79.7 L × €1.94 / L · 7.5 L/100 km
Diesel
≈ €131
63.7 L × €2.05 / L · 6 L/100 km
Elettrico (ricarica rapida DC)
≈ €110
186 kWh × €0.59 / kWh · 17.5 kWh/100 km
Ricarica rapida DC pubblica — la ricarica AC a casa o in hotel costa tipicamente circa la metà.
Pedaggi autostradali e vignette
≈ €116
- CH — Vignetta (adesivo autostradale / e-vignetta) — €42.00 per 365 giorni
- FR — €0.10/km sulla rete autostradale (≈ 596 km in paese ≈ €60)
- ES — €0.09/km sulla rete autostradale (≈ 155 km in paese ≈ €14) Gratuito sulla rete A; a pagamento solo sulle strade AP.
Prezzi aggiornati l'ultima volta il 2026-05-04. Fonte: Bollettino petrolifero settimanale UE più operatori autostradali nazionali.
Meteo per mese
Media temperature massime diurne / minime notturne e precipitazioni mensili tipiche, negli ultimi cinque anni.
🇨🇭 Zürich
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🇪🇸 Barcelona
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Prossimi 5 giorni a Barcelona
Previsione live — si aggiorna ogni poche ore.
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Mar 12
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15° / 14°
5.4mm
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Mer 13
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18° / 14°
1.4mm
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Gio 14
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18° / 14°
3.2mm
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Ven 15
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17° / 13°
2.9mm
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Sab 16
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16° / 11°
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Previsione: MET Norway
Indicazioni
Riepilogo svolta per svolta delle manovre principali, generato da OSRM.
Mostra tutte le 31 manovre
- Schanzengasse 0.3 km
- Sihlquai 0.2 km
- Hardturmstrasse 0.3 km
- Bernerstrasse Nord (1; 3) 0.4 km
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- (A1H) 21 km
- (A1) 40 km
- (A1) 51 km
- (A1) 102 km
- (A1) 50 km
- (A1) 15 km
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- (A 41) 71 km
- (A 43) 46 km
- Autoroute du Dauphiné (A 48) 41 km
- (A 49) 61 km
- (N 532) 11 km
- Route Nationale 7 (N 7) 10 km
- — 0.4 km
- — 0.8 km
- Autoroute du Soleil (A 7) 93 km
- La Languedocienne (A 9) 86 km
- La Languedocienne (A 9) 141 km
- La Catalane (A 9) 52 km
- Autopista de la Mediterrània (AP-7) 136 km
- (C-33) 12 km
- (B-10) 4 km
- Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes (C-31) 4 km
- Carrer d'Aragó 2 km
- Carrer d'Aribau
Domande frequenti
Is a vignette required for this route?
A Swiss vignette is required for using Swiss motorways. France and Spain use a pay-as-you-go toll system on most autoroutes and autopistas.
What are the typical speed limits in France and Spain?
In France, standard motorway speed limits are 130 km/h in dry conditions, reduced in rain. In Spain, limits on autopistas like the AP-7 are typically 120 km/h.
Should I expect significant tolls?
Yes, both the French autoroute sections (A40, A41, A43, A48, A49) and the Spanish AP-7 are toll roads. Budget accordingly.
Are there any specific driving regulations for the Alps?
During winter months (typically November to March/April), winter tyres or snow chains may be mandatory on certain roads in the French Alps. Check local regulations before travelling in that season.
How does fuel pricing compare?
Fuel prices can fluctuate. Historically, fuel in Switzerland can be pricier than in France. Spain's prices are generally comparable to France.
Come viene costruita questa pagina
Compilato da COD Solutions Oy a partire da dati europei aperti — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for the route geometry, Open-Meteo for monthly climate normals, EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for cross-border fuel-price bands, OpenStreetMap via Overpass for sights along the route, and Google Gemini drafts the narrative and FAQ from the computed route data. Consulta la nostra metodologia per la cadenza di aggiornamento e i limiti.