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 75 - SFr 140 and takes 25h.

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 43m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 200.

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 25h.

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 1m.

How far is it from Madrid to Basel?

The distance between Madrid and Basel is 1204 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 1m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m 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 43m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can train via Barcelona, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 350 and takes 14h 1m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 140 and takes 25h.

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 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.

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 1293+ 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
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1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Basel (BSL)plane MAD - BSL
4h 43m
CHF 60–196
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 1m
CHF 120–343
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N122 / ...
25h
CHF 75–133
Drive 1,500.3 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Baselcar 1,500.3 km
15h 21m
CHF 235–339
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
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 74–230
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 45m
CHF 108–223
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 6m
CHF 151–301
Bus via Geneva
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Geneva - Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N839
26h 38m
CHF 101–231

Madrid to Basel by train

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14h 1mAverage Duration

CHF 120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,204 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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

easyJet flies 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 14h 1m.

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