What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Basel is to fly which costs SFr 60 - SFr 230 and takes 4h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Basel. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Strasbourg and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Basel. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Basel Sbb via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.

How far is it from Madrid to Basel?

The distance between Madrid and Basel is 1348 km. The road distance is 1500.3 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Basel without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 14h 2m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 420.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Basel?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Madrid to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Basel bus from?

Madrid to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Basel train from?

Madrid to Basel train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Basel?

The best way to get from Madrid to Basel is to train via Barcelona which takes 14h 2m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 420. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 230 and takes 4h 38m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 240 and takes 27h 58m.

Where does the Madrid to Basel bus arrive?

Madrid to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station.

Where does the Madrid to Basel train arrive?

Madrid to Basel train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Basel is 1500 km. It takes approximately 15h 21m to drive from Madrid to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Madrid to Basel?

Book your Madrid to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 558+ hotels available in Basel.

Madrid to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Madrid to Basel by plane, train, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), bus, car, or train (Renfe, TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MAD - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 8m
CHF 92–281
Fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Basel (BSL)plane MAD - BSL
4h 38m
CHF 64–226
Train via Barcelona
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
14h 2m
CHF 201–418
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Geneva - Bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
25h 29m
CHF 188–442
Drive 1,500.3 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Baselcar 1,500.3 km
15h 21m
CHF 238–344
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane MAD - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
6h 46m
CHF 102–275
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MAD - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
8h 17m
CHF 125–377
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgvtrain 9725
2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
14h 10m
CHF 199–439
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus 108 / ...
27h 58m
CHF 131–237

Madrid to Basel by train

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14h 2mAverage Duration

CHF 201Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,348.4 km
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Basel, Switzerland?

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. Alternatively, easyJet flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Basel (BSL) twice a week.

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