How to travel from Madrid to Basel

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Basel

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a train costs an average of $256.

Distance: 745 miles (1200 km)

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$199

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$141

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$256

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6h 9m

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3h 9m

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24h 55m

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24h 25m

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23h 5m

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22h 35m

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3.6 - 7.2kg

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1.2 - 3.0kg

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from Madrid to Basel

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

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

  • British AirwaysBA457 · BA762
    10:30 AM7h55
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    6:25 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1691One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • British AirwaysBA457 · BA762
    10:30 AM7h55
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    6:25 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1691One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • easyJetU21016
    8:25 PM2h10
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    10:35 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $3501One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • British AirwaysBA459 · BA762
    12:20 PM6h05
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    6:25 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1691One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA461 · BA764
    5:30 PM5h20
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    10:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1691One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA457 · BA764
    10:30 AM12h20
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    10:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1691One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Basel

Travel to Basel 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 Madrid to Basel.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Basel is a bus with an average price of $58 (€47).

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

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Basel costing on average $61 (€49).

A bus is $199 (€162) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Basel costing on average $256 (€209).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 22h 35m.

Bus takes on average 25h 40m.

The distance from Madrid to Basel is approximately 745 miles (1200 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Basel is:
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Basel 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 Madrid to Basel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE to go to Basel by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Alsa to go to Basel by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, Vueling, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa to go to Basel by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Madrid to Basel:
  • 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.

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