Madrid to Basel train

Travel between Madrid, Spain and Basel, Switzerland by train is: Unrestricted.

What is the status of international entry into Switzerland from Spain?

International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Spain

Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Madrid?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Basel, Switzerland?

When traveling in Switzerland, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 3/22/23. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your train to Basel from Madrid before traveling.

Return travel from Switzerland to Spain is: Unrestricted.

Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Madrid from Basel?

Entry into Spain is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Spain from Basel?

Requirements for reentering:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Madrid, Spain?

The government of Spain has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

Last checked on 3/8/23. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to the travel date of your train to Madrid from Basel.

The Madrid to Basel train distance is approximately 743 miles (1199 km).

On average the Madrid to Basel train time is 19 h 48 min  covering the 743 mile (1199 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.

Some of the Madrid train stations to Basel you can start your journey from include Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid Chamartín and Madrid Méndez Alvaro. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Basel include Basel SBB, Basel Bad Bhf and Basel, Birmannsgasse.

When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes   and arriving in Basel SBB.

Passengers booking this trip most frequently board their trains from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and need to travel around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) from the city center to get to this train station.

Passengers arriving in Basel most often arrive at Basel SBB and need to travel around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) from this train station to the city center.

For the best Madrid to Basel train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Renfe AVE. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Madrid to Basel to compare what amenities they may offer.

On average, there are 2 trains a day from Madrid to Basel. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.

The earliest train for this route departs from Madrid at 7: 00 AM. The last train leaves from Madrid at 9: 10 PM. Check Omio for the latest train schedule from Madrid to Basel and book the best time to depart on your chosen travel date.