743 miles (1199 km) | |
Train, bus or flight | |
$48 - $187 | |
Flight • $48 (€43) • 2 h 20 min | |
Flight • $48 (€43) • 2 h 20 min | |
FlixBus, easyJet or TGV INOUI |
Take a train, bus or flight to travel 743 miles (1199 km) to Madrid from Basel. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, easyJet or TGV INOUI among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Basel to Madrid.
How to get from Basel to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Basel to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines and Air Europa will get you between Basel and Madrid at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.
Renfe-SNCF is a joint venture between Spain's Renfe and France's SNCF, offering high-speed rail services between the two countries. The trains run at speeds of up to 300 km/h, with departures every two hours. Renfe-SNCF offers three types of trains: the AVE, the TGV and the EuroMed. The AVE is the fastest, with a journey time of just over three hours between Madrid and Paris. The TGV is slightly slower, but still offers a comfortable journey. The EuroMed is the slowest, but is the most affordable option. Renfe-SNCF offers a range of ticket types, including single, return and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power sockets and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe-SNCF are Madrid to Paris, Barcelona to Marseille and Madrid to Lyon.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly between Basel and Madrid and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.
There are 3 ways to get from Basel to Madrid: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Basel and Madrid is a flight with an average price of $48 (€43).
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Madrid:
Taking a flight costs $34 (€31) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $81 (€73).
Taking a flight costs $140 (€126) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $187 (€169).
The quickest way to travel to Madrid from Basel is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 20 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 27 h 25 min on average.
Getting to Madrid by train takes 29 h 11 min on average.
Madrid is approximately 743 miles (1199 km) away from Basel.
The average frequency per day from Basel to Madrid is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Basel to Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Basel to Madrid:
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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 between Basel and Madrid.
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