The average train between Madrid and Basel takes 23h 26m and the fastest train takes 23h 20m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Madrid to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Madrid and Basel. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Basel at 7:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 23h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Basel. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Basel station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 26m.
Madrid to Basel train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Basel train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.
Book your Madrid to Basel train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 3 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Basel is 1,199.7 km. The road distance is 1,693 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Basel Sbb via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Mulhouse Ville in around 14h 2m.