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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid Chamartín and Basel takes 23h 38m and the fastest train takes 23h 33m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Madrid Chamartín to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

23h 38m
Duration
1,697 km
Distance
CHF 257
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Madrid Chamartín to Basel train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Madrid Chamartín and Basel. The service departs Madrid Chamartín at 8:12 PM in the evening, which arrives into Basel at 19:45:00. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and take an average of 23h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)23h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)23h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)24h 3m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)23h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)23h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)23h 33m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid Chamartín to Basel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Madrid Chamartín to Basel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,697 km
  • Duration: 23h 38m

What companies run services between Madrid Chamartín, Spain and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to Basel St. Johann via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Mulhouse Ville in around 14h 16m.

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