How to travel from Basel to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, and a train costs an average of $354.

Distance: 745 miles (1200 km)

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$238

Average price

$170

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$354

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6h 23m

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3h 23m

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25h 23m

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24h 53m

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11h 31m

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3.6 - 7.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 3.0kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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from Basel to Madrid

How to get from Basel to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Basel to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:25 AM25h55
    Basel, Bahnhof
    1:20 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $2561One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:25 AM25h55
    Basel, Bahnhof
    1:20 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $2561One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • easyJetU21015
    11:35 AM2h20
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    1:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $6981One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:55 AM28h15
    Basel, Bahnhof
    8:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $2731One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:15 AM27h25
    Basel, Bahnhof
    8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $2921One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:30 AM31h25
    Basel, Bahnhof
    7:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $3361One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa CitylineLH2395+LufthansaLH1814+iryo06210
    9:50 AM14h02
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    11:52 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $5031One-way
    2 transfers
  • Lufthansa CitylineLH2395+LufthansaLH1814+iryo06190
    9:50 AM12h20
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    10:10 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $5181One-way
    2 transfers
  • Lufthansa CitylineLH2395+LufthansaLH1814+iryo06200
    9:50 AM12h52
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    10:42 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $5171One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Madrid

Travel to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $57 (€46).

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Madrid:

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Madrid costing on average $83 (€67).

A bus is $296 (€240) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Madrid costing on average $354 (€286).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 25m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 23h 44m.

Bus takes on average 25h 30m.

The distance from Basel to Madrid is approximately 745 miles (1200 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Madrid is:
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, Vueling Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, GetJet Airlines, Air Europa to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Basel to Madrid:
  • 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.

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