Basel to Madrid by bus
Madrid lies 1,200 km (745 mi) south-west of Basel, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 21 h 46 min including stops, over roughly 1,464 km (909 mi) of road.
| Basel | Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland | Spain |
| Population | 177,595 | 3.3 million |
| Elevation | 279 m (915 ft) | 665 m (2,182 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Postal codes | 4000–4091 | 04810–28087 |
What changes when you arrive in Madrid
Crossing from Switzerland into Spain: money changes from the Franc to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
Where to book buses from Basel to Madrid
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Staying in Madrid
Our booking partner lists 6,042+ places to stay in Madrid (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 853 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (364), and 41 are five-star. Across 914 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 2,646,164 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Madrid from Basel?
1,200 km (745 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Basel; by road roughly 1,464 km (909 mi).
How long does it take to get from Basel to Madrid by bus?
About 21 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Basel and Madrid?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Madrid?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Madrid?
Our booking partner lists 6,042+ places to stay in Madrid, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.