How to travel from Basel to Madrid
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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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information between Basel and Madrid
 | Distance | 743 miles (1199 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Bus or flight |
 | Ticket price range | $90 - $155 |
 | Cheapest mode | Bus • $90 (€79) • 26 h 20 min |
 | Fastest mode | Flight • $155 (€136) • 6 h 35 min |
 | Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Air France |
Travel 743 miles (1199 km) by bus or flight from Basel to Madrid. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 6 h 35 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $90 (€79). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Air France among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Basel to Madrid.
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You can travel by bus or flight for as low as $85 (€75). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
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.
- Cheapest Price: $85
Vueling is one of Spain’s leading low-cost airlines where you can choose between Basic, Optima or Time Flex tickets for your next travel to Madrid from Basel.
FAQs: Travel from Basel to Madrid
You can get from Basel to Madrid 2 different ways: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $90 (€79).
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Madrid:
Taking a bus costs $65 (€57) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $155 (€136).
The quickest way to travel from Basel to Madrid is by flight, which takes on average 6 h 35 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 26 h 20 min of travel time.
The Basel to Madrid distance is around 743 miles (1199 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Madrid is:
- 2 buses a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Madrid as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Madrid:
- Buses from Basel to Madrid most often leave from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Basel to Madrid:
- Travel with FlixBus for buses to Madrid. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Basel to Madrid tickets on Omio for $90 (€79).
- Travel with Air France for flights to Madrid. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Air France Basel to Madrid tickets on Omio for $155 (€136).
Yes, there are direct routes from Basel to Madrid with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct bus with.
- You'll find direct flights with easyJet.
Direct services to Madrid tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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