The average train between Madrid and Basel takes 25h 25m and the fastest train takes 23h 15m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Madrid 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.
Trains run 5 times a week between Madrid and Basel. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Basel at 7:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 25h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Basel. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Basel station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 25m.
Madrid to Basel train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Basel train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.
Book your Madrid to Basel train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 3 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Basel is 1,199.7 km. The road distance is 1,689 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Basel St. Johann via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Mulhouse Ville in around 13h 40m.
