How to get from Madrid to Basel
- 1201 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 14h
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Basel. The most useful door-to-door route takes 14h by flight, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 1201 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 21, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1201 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €26Checked Oct 2 | 14hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €97Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 30h 45m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€26Checked Oct 214h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€97Omio catalogue, Oct 530h 45m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Basel: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid–Barajas → Lyon Saint-Exupéryflight
Volotea·1h 45m - 2Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Mulhousebus
FlixBus·4h 55m - 3Mulhouse → EuroAirport Basel-MulhousebusLocal bus·45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Madrid to Basel
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€37November 2026
€42Departure 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· 26h 20m€97Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
VoloteaMadrid–Barajas-Lyon Saint-ExupérySee live options and dates →FlixBusLyon Saint-Exupéry-Mulhouse, Madrid-Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles Midi-BaselBook →Local busMulhouse-EuroAirport Basel-MulhouseBook →On this route you travel with Volotea, FlixBus, Local bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Basel works
Start with a V7 flight from Madrid to Lyon, about 1h 45m. Transfer in Lyon Saint-Exupéry and continue by FlixBus bus on to Mulhouse (4h 55m). Transfer in Mulhouse and continue by Local bus bus on to Basel (45 min). In total it's roughly €86 over 14h, 2 transfers.
Madrid to Basel: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Basel?
The most useful route takes about 14h by flight, bus, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from Madrid to Basel?
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 Basel from Madrid?
About 1201 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Basel cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €86. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Basel?
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 14h in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Basel?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 14h. About 6h 35m of that is waiting between legs.
What are the airport codes for Madrid and Basel?
Madrid is MAD and Basel is BSL, so this route is usually written MAD to BSL.
Which operators run Madrid to Basel?
On this route you travel with Volotea, FlixBus, Local bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Basel?
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: Volotea, FlixBus, Local bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 21 Sep 2026