You can get from Basel to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
To get from Basel to Madrid on Aug 20 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 743 miles (1199 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train | |
Ticket price range | $3 - $146 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $3 (€3) • 31 h 48 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $125 (€116) • 2 h 25 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus or easyJet |
Travel 743 miles (1199 km) by bus, flight, ferry or train between Basel and Madrid. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 25 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $3 (€3). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Flixbus or easyJet among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight from Basel to Madrid.
Travel between Basel, Switzerland and Madrid, Spain is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.
Conditions of entry into Spain:
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Spain has imposed the following measures:
This information was last checked on 7/28/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your journey to Madrid from Basel.
The restriction level for your return to Basel, Switzerland from Spain is: Fully open.
Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.
Conditions of reentry into Switzerland:
You should observe these safety measures in Switzerland as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
This information about your return travel to Switzerland was last checked on 8/3/22. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Basel from Madrid closer to your date of departure here.
There are 4 ways to travel to Madrid from Basel including taking a bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Madrid from Basel is by taking a train with an average price of $3 (€3).
This is compared to other travel options to Madrid:
Taking a train is usually $143 (€133) less than taking a bus to Madrid, which costs on average $146 (€136) for the same trip.
A train is generally $121 (€113) less than a flight for the same journey. Taking a flight costs on average $125 (€116) from Basel to Madrid.
The fastest way from Basel to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 25 min.
There are alternative travel options to Madrid that can usually take longer:
In comparison, going by bus can take 28 h 40 min on average.
In comparison, taking a train requires on average 31 h 48 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 743 miles (1199 km) between Basel and Madrid.
The average frequency per day from Basel to Madrid is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Madrid from Basel as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to 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:
Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Madrid with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Madrid as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Basel to Madrid.
When planning your trip from Basel to Madrid, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Basel to Madrid online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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