How to Travel from
Madrid Airport to Basel
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Madrid Airport to Basel
Composite routes from Madrid Airport to Basel
Cheapest
14 h 45 min
Car
1533 km.
from $84
Fastest
2 h 11 min
Plane
Other
14 h 53 min
1186 km.
from $390.76
27 h 6 min
1186 km.
from $212.74
3 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
1186 km.
from $175.92
4 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
1186 km.
from $186.36
18 h 3 min
1186 km.
from $324.91
28 h 23 min
1186 km.
from $116.11
Route Navigator Madrid Airport - Basel
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Continue onto Aeropuerto T4 Salidas
Aeropuerto T4 Salidas, 1 km 545 м
1 km 545 м
Keep right and drive toward Madrid todas las direcciones
Madrid todas las direcciones, 370 м
370 м
Keep right
1 km 956 м
1 km 956 м
Keep left
342 м
342 м
Keep left and take M-12, A-1 toward Burgos, Alcobendas
Burgos, Alcobendas, M-12, A-1, 4 km 3 м
4 km 3 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
218 km 445 м
218 km 445 м
Keep left onto Autovía del Norte and drive toward Vitoria, Logroño, Santander
Autovía del Norte, Vitoria, Logroño, Santander, 105 km 306 м
105 km 306 м
Keep left onto A-1 and drive toward Foronda, Bilbao, Donostia/San Sebastián
Foronda, Bilbao, Donostia/San Sebastián, 9 km 956 м
9 km 956 м
Keep right and take N-622, AP-68, AP-1 toward Vitoria-Gasteiz, aireportua, Bilbao, Donostia-San Sebastián
Vitoria-Gasteiz, aireportua, Bilbao, Donostia-San Sebastián, N-622, AP-68, AP-1, 260 м
260 м
Keep left and drive toward aeroportua, Bilbao, Donostia, San Sebastián
aeroportua, Bilbao, Donostia, San Sebastián, 259 м
259 м
Keep right and take AP-68, AP-1 toward aeroportua, Bilbao, Donostia, San Sebastián
aeroportua, Bilbao, Donostia, San Sebastián, AP-68, AP-1, 2 km 592 м
2 km 592 м
Keep right and take N-624, AP-1 toward Foronda, Etxabarri-Ibiña, Donostia/San Sebastián
Foronda, Etxabarri-Ibiña, Donostia/San Sebastián, N-624, AP-1, 1 km 188 м
1 km 188 м
Keep right and take A-3604, AP-1 toward Etxabarri-Ibiña, Donostia/San Sebastián
Etxabarri-Ibiña, Donostia/San Sebastián, A-3604, AP-1, 1 km 150 м
1 km 150 м
Keep left
44 km 545 м
44 km 545 м
Keep left onto Iparraldeko autobidea and take AP-1, AP-8 toward Elgoibar, Donostia/San Sebastián
Iparraldeko autobidea, Elgoibar, Donostia/San Sebastián, AP-1, AP-8, 275 km 167 м
275 km 167 м
Keep right and drive toward Paris, Lyon, Toulouse
Paris, Lyon, Toulouse, 9 km 367 м
9 km 367 м
Continue onto Rocade Extérieure and drive toward A10 (Paris), Périgueux, Libourne
Rocade Extérieure, A10 (Paris), Périgueux, Libourne, 8 km 442 м
8 km 442 м
Keep right and drive toward Libourne, Périgueux, Artigues - Moulinat, Yvrac, Quatre Pavillons
Libourne, Périgueux, Artigues - Moulinat, Yvrac, Quatre Pavillons, 220 м
220 м
Keep right
18 km 228 м
18 km 228 м
Keep left onto La Transeuropéenne
La Transeuropéenne, 167 km 398 м
167 km 398 м
Keep left onto La Transeuropéenne and drive toward Paris, Limoges, Lyon, Clermont Fd, Tulle, Brive-Est
La Transeuropéenne, Paris, Limoges, Lyon, Clermont Fd, Tulle, Brive-Est, 17 km 755 м
17 km 755 м
Keep right onto A 89 and take A 89 toward Lyon, Clermont-Ferrand, Tulle, Saint-Germain-les-Vergnes
Lyon, Clermont-Ferrand, Tulle, Saint-Germain-les-Vergnes, A 89, 160 km 308 м
160 km 308 м
Keep left onto A 71 and drive toward Paris, Montluçon, Vichy
Paris, Montluçon, Vichy, 14 km 336 м
14 km 336 м
Keep right onto A 719 and take A 719 toward Vichy, Gannat, Sᵗ Pourçain ˢ/ S.
Vichy, Gannat, Sᵗ Pourçain ˢ/ S., A 719, 9 km 204 м
9 km 204 м
Keep right and drive toward Vichy, Bellerive-sur-Allier, Gannat-Sud
Vichy, Bellerive-sur-Allier, Gannat-Sud, 1 km 556 м
1 km 556 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto D 2209
6 km 410 м
6 km 410 м
Turn left onto Route d'Espinasse
Route d'Espinasse, 8 km 224 м
8 km 224 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto D 27
68 м
68 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Rue de Saint-Rémy
Rue de Saint-Rémy, 3 km 674 м
3 km 674 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rue des Catalpas
Rue des Catalpas, 1 km 611 м
1 km 611 м
Turn left onto Place des Catalpas
Place des Catalpas, 195 м
195 м
Turn right onto Place de l'Église
Place de l'Église, 69 м
69 м
Turn left onto Rue de Marcenat
Rue de Marcenat, 1 km 474 м
1 km 474 м
Turn right onto D 142e
181 м
181 м
Turn left onto D 67
4 km 914 м
4 km 914 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Rond-Point de Creuzier-le-Neuf
Rond-Point de Creuzier-le-Neuf, 1 km 901 м
1 km 901 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Route de Lapalisse
Route de Lapalisse, 15 km 932 м
15 km 932 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenue du 8 Mai 1945
Avenue du 8 Mai 1945, 2 km 654 м
2 km 654 м
Turn left onto Rue du Commerce
Rue du Commerce, 316 м
316 м
Turn right onto Avenue Pasteur
Avenue Pasteur, 4 km 339 м
4 km 339 м
Turn left onto Route du Donjon
Route du Donjon, 32 km 253 м
32 km 253 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rond-Point la Fontaine
Rond-Point la Fontaine, 168 м
168 м
Keep right
18 km 782 м
18 km 782 м
Keep left onto N 70
43 km 330 м
43 km 330 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rond-Point Jeanne Rose
Rond-Point Jeanne Rose, 26 km 468 м
26 km 468 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto N 80
1 km 706 м
1 km 706 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto N 80
1 km 721 м
1 km 721 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto D 673
4 km 245 м
4 km 245 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rond-Point des Orlands
Rond-Point des Orlands, 3 km 54 м
3 km 54 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Route de Dole
Route de Dole, 19 km 33 м
19 km 33 м
Turn left onto Rue du Doubs
Rue du Doubs, 1 km 911 м
1 km 911 м
Turn right onto D 154
9 km 931 м
9 km 931 м
Turn right onto Route de Verdun
Route de Verdun, 2 km 189 м
2 km 189 м
Turn left onto Avenue de Saint-Georges
Avenue de Saint-Georges, 1 km 642 м
1 km 642 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto D 973
1 km 666 м
1 km 666 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Grande Rue du Faubourg Saint-Georges
Grande Rue du Faubourg Saint-Georges, 1 km 570 м
1 km 570 м
Turn left
90 м
90 м
Turn right onto Rue du 8 Mai 1945
Rue du 8 Mai 1945, 318 м
318 м
Turn slight left onto Rue du 8 Mai 1945
Rue du 8 Mai 1945, 3 km 55 м
3 km 55 м
Turn left
49 м
49 м
Keep right
103 м
103 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
204 м
204 м
Keep right
142 km 416 м
142 km 416 м
Keep right onto La Comtoise and take A 36 toward Toutes directions, Audincourt, Valentigney, Bavans
La Comtoise, Toutes directions, Audincourt, Valentigney, Bavans, A 36, 1 km 778 м
1 km 778 м
Keep right and drive toward Audincourt, Valentigney, Bavans, Voujeaucourt
Audincourt, Valentigney, Bavans, Voujeaucourt, 414 м
414 м
Keep right
145 м
145 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Avenue de l'Europe
Avenue de l'Europe, 401 м
401 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Rue d'Audincourt
Rue d'Audincourt, 1 km 577 м
1 km 577 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Place des Forges
Place des Forges, 1 km 377 м
1 km 377 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Rue de la Croisée
Rue de la Croisée, 1 km 113 м
1 km 113 м
Keep right
198 м
198 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Rue d'Étupes
Rue d'Étupes, 1 km 669 м
1 km 669 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Avenue du Général de Gaulle
Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 1 km 680 м
1 km 680 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rue du Général de Gaulle
Rue du Général de Gaulle, 4 km 691 м
4 km 691 м
Turn right onto Rue de l'Église
Rue de l'Église, 27 м
27 м
Turn left onto Rue de l'Église
Rue de l'Église, 280 м
280 м
Turn right onto Grande Rue
Grande Rue, 303 м
303 м
Turn left onto Rue de Badevel
Rue de Badevel, 4 km 714 м
4 km 714 м
Continue onto Rue de Delle
Rue de Delle, 2 km 578 м
2 km 578 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto D 463
187 м
187 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Faubourg de Montbéliard
Faubourg de Montbéliard, 1 km 276 м
1 km 276 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Faubourg de Montbéliard
Faubourg de Montbéliard, 1 km 685 м
1 km 685 м
Turn left onto Petite Place
Petite Place, 23 м
23 м
Turn right onto Grande Rue
Grande Rue, 141 м
141 м
Turn left onto Rue des Écoles
Rue des Écoles, 109 м
109 м
Turn left onto Rue Roger Campredon
Rue Roger Campredon, 34 м
34 м
Turn right onto Grand'Rue
Grand'Rue, 303 м
303 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rue Saint-Nicolas
Rue Saint-Nicolas, 3 km 906 м
3 km 906 м
Turn right onto Rue du Moulin
Rue du Moulin, 220 м
220 м
Turn right onto Rue de Bâle
Rue de Bâle, 11 km 203 м
11 km 203 м
Turn right onto Rue de Bâle
Rue de Bâle, 1 km 795 м
1 km 795 м
Turn left onto Rue de Bâle
Rue de Bâle, 6 km 43 м
6 km 43 м
Turn left onto D 463
1 km 552 м
1 km 552 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rue de Riespach
Rue de Riespach, 4 km 428 м
4 km 428 м
Turn right onto Place Jeanne d'Arc
Place Jeanne d'Arc, 367 м
367 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Rue du Maréchal Joffre
Rue du Maréchal Joffre, 482 м
482 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rue de Waldighoffen
Rue de Waldighoffen, 7 km 203 м
7 km 203 м
Turn slight right onto D 463
2 km 181 м
2 km 181 м
Turn sharp left onto Rue de Delle
Rue de Delle, 1 km 710 м
1 km 710 м
Turn left onto Rue de Hésingue
Rue de Hésingue, 5 km 868 м
5 km 868 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto D 419
2 km 685 м
2 km 685 м
Turn left onto Rue du Général de Gaulle
Rue du Général de Gaulle, 3 km 132 м
3 km 132 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Avenue du Général de Gaulle
Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 295 м
295 м
Turn right onto Rue Saint-Jean
Rue Saint-Jean, 409 м
409 м
Turn left onto Rue du Docteur Marcel Hurst
Rue du Docteur Marcel Hurst, 286 м
286 м
Keep right onto Rue du Docteur Marcel Hurst
Rue du Docteur Marcel Hurst, 37 м
37 м
Turn right onto Avenue de Bâle
Avenue de Bâle, 1 km 869 м
1 km 869 м
Keep right onto Elsässerstrasse
Elsässerstrasse, 2 km 570 м
2 km 570 м
Turn slight left onto Johanniterbrücke
Johanniterbrücke, 405 м
405 м
Keep right onto Erasmusplatz
Erasmusplatz, 60 м
60 м
Turn right onto Feldbergstrasse
Feldbergstrasse, 160 м
160 м
Turn right onto Claragraben
Claragraben, 360 м
360 м
Turn right onto Klingentalstrasse
Klingentalstrasse, 228 м
228 м
Turn left onto Klingental
Klingental, 27 м
27 м
Arrive at destination
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:
$177.21–$1,202.49
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$544.28
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,898.67
Air Europa
Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$481.00
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:
$177.21–$1,202.49
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$544.28
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,898.67
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:
$94.93–$759.47
Swiss
Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$696.18
Volotea
Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$1,012.62
Train operators
Renfe Viajeros
Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Montpellier
Ave. Duration:
6h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$94.93–$139.24
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Avignon
Ave. Duration:
7h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.26–$151.89
SNCF
Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Strasbourg to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$63.29
TGV inOui
Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Mulhouse
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$227.84
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lausanne
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.60–$164.55
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:
$41.77–$75.95
Train from Lausanne to Biel/Bienne
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$46.83–$88.60
Train from Biel/Bienne to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$48.10
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Nancy to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64
Bus from Lyon to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.50–$56.96
BlaBlaCar Bus
Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to Nancy
Ave. Duration:
21h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$113.92–$177.21
Union Ivkoni
Bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$59.49–$101.26
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basel?
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basel is to bus via Lyon which costs $86.96 - $141.30 and takes 28h 23m.
What is the fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basel?
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basel is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $65.22 - $250 .
Is there a direct train between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Basel?
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basel. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro and arriving at Basel Sbb via Estación de tren Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Montpellier Saint-Roch and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 53m.
How far is it from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basel?
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Basel is 1193 km. The road distance is 1532.4 km.
How do I travel from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basel without a car?
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basel without a car is to train which takes 14h 53m and costs $206.52 - $369.57 .
How long does it take to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basel?
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basel, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basel train from?
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basel train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.
Train, bus or fly from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basel?
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basel is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $65.22 - $250 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $206.52 - $369.57 and takes 14h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $119.57 - $195.65 and takes 27h 6m.
Where does the Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basel train arrive?
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basel train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Can I drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basel?
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basel is 1532 km. It takes approximately 14h 46m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basel.
Where can I stay near Basel?
There are 949+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $58.93 per night.
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