How to get from Basel to Madrid
- 1201 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train + bus, 25h 50m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Basel to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 25h 50m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 1201 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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1201 km
Basel to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Basel → Paristrain
SNCF·3h 04m - 2Paris → Madrid Barajasbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·15h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Basel to Madrid
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€33November 2026
€31Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 25h 55m€87Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with SNCF, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Basel to Madrid works
Start with a SNCF train from Basel to Paris, about 3h 4m. Transfer in Paris and continue by BlaBlaCar Bus bus on to Madrid Barajas (15h 15m). In total it's roughly €123 over 25h 50m, 1 transfer.
Basel to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Basel to Madrid?
The most useful route takes about 25h 50m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a train from Basel to Madrid?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Basel to Madrid?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Madrid from Basel?
About 1201 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Basel to Madrid cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €123. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Basel to Madrid?
On this route you travel with SNCF, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Madrid?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: SNCF, BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026