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How to Travel from

Madrid to Basel

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Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$1,032.61
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$467.39
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$1,630.43

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$413.04

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$1,032.61
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$467.39
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$1,630.43

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$652.17

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$597.83

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$869.57

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$51.09–$70.65
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$76.09
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Avignon
Ave. Duration:
7h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$86.96–$130.43

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$76.09

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$152.17
Train from Strasbourg to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.09–$54.35

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$70.65–$130.43
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lausanne
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$141.30

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.61–$81.52

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.74–$31.52

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.87–$65.22
Train from Lausanne to Biel/Bienne
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$40.22–$76.09
Train from Biel/Bienne to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.83–$41.30

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Nancy to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17
Bus from Lyon to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$48.91

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Nancy
Ave. Duration:
22h 20m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$103.26–$152.17

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$51.09–$86.96

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Basel is to bus via Lyon which costs $86.96 - $141.30 and takes 26h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $59.78 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Basel. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Nancy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Basel. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arriving at Basel Sbb via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.

How far is it from Madrid to Basel?

The distance between Madrid and Basel is 1203 km. The road distance is 1544.7 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Basel without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 13h 17m and costs $152.17 - $358.70 .

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Basel?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Madrid to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Basel bus from?

Madrid to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Basel train from?

Madrid to Basel train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Basel?

The best way to get from Madrid to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $59.78 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can train via Barcelona, which costs $152.17 - $358.70 and takes 13h 17m, you could also bus, which costs $119.57 - $173.91 and takes 26h 25m.

Where does the Madrid to Basel bus arrive?

Madrid to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine station.

What is the time difference between Madrid and Basel?

It is currently 05:31 at both, Madrid and Basel.

Where does the Madrid to Basel train arrive?

Madrid to Basel train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Basel is 1545 km. It takes approximately 14h 55m to drive from Madrid to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Madrid to Basel?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Madrid to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 949+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $58.93 per night.
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