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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £79, and a flight costs an average of £84.
Distance: 1200 km
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£206 Average Price | £136 Average Price | £135 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 31m Average total duration 11h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 33m Average total duration 25h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.6 - 7.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get to Madrid from Basel by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Basel to Madrid is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Basel to Madrid
Travel to Madrid 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 Basel to Madrid.
You can get to Madrid from Basel 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Madrid from Basel is by taking a flight, which costs on average £37.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Basel to Madrid:
Taking a flight costs £27 less than taking a coach, which costs on average £64 for the same trip.
Taking a flight costs £110 less than taking a train, which costs on average £148 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Madrid from Basel is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 20 min.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Getting to Madrid by coach takes 27 h 25 min on average.
Train takes 29 h 11 min on average.
The Basel to Madrid distance is approximately 743 miles.
The average frequency per day from Basel to Madrid is:
- 6 coaches a day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Basel and Madrid as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Basel to Madrid:
- Flights from Basel to Madrid most often leave from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Basel to Madrid:
- Travel with FlixBus for coaches to Madrid. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Basel to Madrid tickets on Omio for £64.
- Travel with easyJet or Vueling Airlines for flights to Madrid. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Vueling Airlines Basel to Madrid tickets on Omio for £37.
- Travel with TGV INOUI to go to Madrid by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find TGV INOUI Basel to Madrid tickets on Omio for £148.
Yes, there are direct routes from Basel to Madrid with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 1 direct flight a day to Madrid with easyJet.
Direct services to Madrid 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 route.
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