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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 bus with prices starting from €87. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €87, and a flight costs an average of €93.
Distance: 745 miles (1200 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus |
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€225 Average price | €149 Average price | €148 Average price Cheapest |
6h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 31m Average total duration 11h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 33m Average total duration 25h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.6 - 7.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Basel to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Basel to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Madrid
Travel to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Madrid.
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:
- 6 buses a day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- 2 trains per day.
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:
- Most travelers who purchase a plane ticket from Basel to Madrid depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg to Madrid Barajas Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Basel to Madrid:
- You can take a bus from Basel to Madrid with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $81 (€73) with FlixBus from Basel to Madrid.
- You can travel by plane to Madrid from Basel with easyJet or Vueling Airlines, and you can find Vueling Airlines Basel to Madrid tickets for $48 (€43) on Omio.
- You can travel between Basel and Madrid by train with TGV INOUI. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $187 (€169) with TGV INOUI from Basel to Madrid.
Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Madrid with the following travel companies:
- 1 direct flight per day with easyJet.
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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