What is the travel distance from Basel to Madrid?

The distance covered from Basel to Madrid is 1201 km (745 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Basel to Madrid?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Basel Central Station, in Basel, and end it at Madrid-Barajas Airport, in Madrid.

Bus Basel to Madrid from $148 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Basel to Madrid on November 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:15pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1d 18h	6:20am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
9:30pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1d 10h	8:10am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
9:30pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1d 11h	8:45am	Madrid (South)	No tags
10:05pm	Basel Central Station	1d 10h	8:10am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
11:40pm	Basel Central Station	1d 9h	8:45am	Madrid (South)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Basel to Madrid

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 16 hours, and with fares starting at just $204, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

16hAverage Duration

1200 kmDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$171 - $351	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$204 - $204	Average Duration16h	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,220 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11220 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $171

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Where are the popular stops in Basel and Madrid?

Stops in Basel

A - Basel Central Station

B - Basel Badischer Bahnhof

C - Basel Bahnhofs

D - Arrêt d'autobus Basel

Stops in Madrid

A - Madrid-Barajas Airport

B - Estación Sur

C - Avenida de América Metro

D - Moncloa

E - Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla

F - Ronda de Valencia 6

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basel to Madrid by bus

What is the travel distance from Basel to Madrid?
The distance covered from Basel to Madrid is 1201 km (745 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Basel to Madrid?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Basel Central Station, in Basel, and end it at Madrid-Barajas Airport, in Madrid.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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11-12

$148

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$160

The cheapest trip from Basel to Madrid was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $148

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Basel to Madrid, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $148 to $250 for a bus ticket from Basel to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $148 which is on 2025-11-12.

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