How to travel from Madrid to Basel

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Travel Information between Madrid and Basel

distanceDistance743 miles (1199 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$82 - $334
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $82 (€71) • 26 h 20 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $85 (€73) • 2 h 15 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, easyJet or AVE

Travel 743 miles (1199 km) by train, bus or flight to Basel from Madrid. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, easyJet or AVE among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Madrid to Basel.

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from Madrid to Basel

How to get from Madrid to Basel by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
flight

The best way to travel from Madrid to Basel is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

easyJet
04:35PM2h15
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
06:50PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)
$1621One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
11:25PM43h35
Madrid
07:00PMBasel
$1281One-way
2 transfers
Fastest
easyJet
04:35PM2h15
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
06:50PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)
$1621One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
08:50PM26h45
Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
11:35PMBasel
$1751One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
04:40PM26h20
Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
07:00PMBasel
$1911One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
09:10PM30h50
Madrid
04:00AMBasel
$1851One-way
2 transfers

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Find the best route to Basel from Madrid with Air France, easyJet and Lufthansa. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient journey has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

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.

    EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.

      FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Basel

      FAQs: Travel to Basel 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 Madrid to Basel.
      FAQs

      There are 3 ways to get from Madrid to Basel: train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Basel is a bus with an average price of $82 (€71).

      This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Basel:

      A bus is $3 (€3) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $85 (€73) from Madrid to Basel.

      A bus is $252 (€219) less than a train with an average ticket price of $334 (€290) from Madrid to Basel.

      The fastest way from Madrid to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 15 min.

      There are alternative travel options to Basel that take longer:

      Bus takes 26 h 20 min on average.

      Train takes on average 22 h 30 min.

      Basel is approximately 743 miles (1199 km) away from Madrid.

      The average frequency per day from Madrid to Basel is:

      • Around 1 bus per day.
      • 1 train a day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Basel from 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 Madrid to Basel:

      • Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Madrid to Basel depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
      • Most travelers board their plane from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Madrid to Basel:

      • You can go to Basel from Madrid by bus with FlixBus or Alsa. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $82 (€71) with FlixBus from Madrid to Basel on Omio.
      • You can take a flight from Madrid to Basel with easyJet, Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines, Air France or KLM. Cheap tickets can be found for $85 (€73) with easyJet from Madrid to Basel.
      • You can take a train from Madrid to Basel with AVE. Cheap tickets can be found for $334 (€290) with AVE from Madrid to Basel.

      Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Basel with the following travel companies:

      • You'll find direct buses with.
      • You can book a direct flight with.
      • You can take a direct train with.

      Direct services to Basel 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.

      Your trip from Madrid to Basel doesn't have to end in Basel. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Zurich, Milan, Strasbourg or Amsterdam. If you’d like to add Paris, Zurich, Milan, Strasbourg or Amsterdam to your Madrid to Basel tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Basel today!

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