How to travel from Basel to Madrid

Travel from Basel, Switzerland to Madrid, Spain is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Madrid from Basel restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Madrid, Spain from Basel?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands
• Health screen upon arrival
• Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Madrid, Spain?

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

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 10/22/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Basel to Madrid closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Basel, Switzerland from Spain is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Basel, Switzerland from Madrid, Spain?

Reentering Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Basel from Madrid?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 4 in quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

Which rules do I need to follow in Basel, Switzerland regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Switzerland must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 10/23/21. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Basel from Madrid here.

There are 2 ways that you can travel from Basel to Madrid. You can take a flight or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Madrid is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $109 (€89) compared to other travel options to Madrid:

Taking a bus is usually $89 (€73) less than taking a flight to Madrid, which costs on average $198 (€161) for the same trip.

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, traveling by bus can take you on average 31 h 10 min.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Basel to Madrid:

• Most travelers catch their flight from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
• Most travelers board their bus from Basel and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.

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:

• Air France can get you to Madrid by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Air France from Basel to Madrid for $198 (€161) on Omio.
• Flixbus can get you to Madrid by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Flixbus from Basel to Madrid for $109 (€89) on Omio.

Before traveling from Basel to Madrid, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A plane ticket costs $198 (€161) one way on average for this trip.
• A bus ticket is costing on average $109 (€89) one way for this route.

But we recommend booking Basel to Madrid tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.