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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 train, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, while a flight costs an average of $513.
Distance: 745 miles (1200 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$513 Average price | $171 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $514 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 26h 33m Average total duration 26h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 1m Average total duration 11h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.6 - 7.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Madrid:
A train is $155 (€130) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Basel to Madrid costing on average $171 (€143).
A train is $497 (€418) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Madrid costing on average $513 (€431).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 1m.
Bus takes on average 26h 33m.
You'll arrive about 11h 9m sooner (3h 56m by flight vs 15h 5m by car) and save roughly $0.76 (€0.64) compared to fuel and tolls ($513 (€431) vs $514 (€432)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Madrid
How to get from Basel to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:05 AM30h05Basel, Bahnhof8:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$1351One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:05 AM30h05Basel, Bahnhof8:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$1351One-way2 transfers
Fastest
AF1393 · AF11002:25 PM4h50EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg7:15 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$11591One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 AM25h55Basel, Bahnhof1:20 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1711One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM33h30Basel, Bahnhof8:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$1831One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain12:30 PM42h55Basel Bad Bhf7:25 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$1921One-way3 transfers
- KL1942 · KL15036:30 AM5h40EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg12:10 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3221One-way1 transfer
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0621010:35 AM13h17EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg11:52 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$3701One-way2 transfers- AF1193 · AF160010:35 AM5h00EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg3:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3901One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Madrid:
A train is $155 (€130) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Basel to Madrid costing on average $171 (€143).
A train is $497 (€418) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Madrid costing on average $513 (€431).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 1m.
Bus takes on average 26h 33m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
- Travel with AVE to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with easyJet, KLM, Vueling, British Airways, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, Iberia to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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