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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 180 and takes 23h 25m.

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 40m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 210.

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 Madrid and arriving at Basel SBB via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 25m.

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 13h 36m.

How far is it from Madrid to Basel?

The distance between Madrid and Basel is 1203 km. The road distance is 1500.5 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 13h 36m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 FlixBus, depart from Madrid 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 fly which takes 4h 40m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can train via Barcelona, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 550 and takes 13h 36m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 180 and takes 23h 25m.

Where does the Madrid to Basel bus arrive?

Madrid to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon 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 15m 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.

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

Book your Madrid to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Basel.

Madrid to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Madrid to Basel by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Basel
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Basel (BSL)MAD - BSL
4h 40m
CHF 69–206
Train via Barcelona
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse VilleTgv
13h 36m
CHF 136–521
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid to LyonFlixBus N748 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Basel SBBN122 / ...
23h 25m
CHF 75–173
Drive 1,500.5 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Basel1,500.5 km
15h 15m
CHF 239–345
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)MAD - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 9m
CHF 74–250
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)MAD - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
6h 46m
CHF 113–253
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgv9725
2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Mulhouse VilleTgv
13h 41m
CHF 162–302
Bus via Geneva
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Geneva - Bus station
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Basel SBBN122 / ...
25h 50m
CHF 97–198

Madrid to Basel by train

7Weekly Trains

13h 36mAverage Duration

CHF 136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,203 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

easyJet, Iberia, and Vueling Airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Basel (BSL) twice daily. Alternatively, 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 13h 36m.

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