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Frankfurt Central Station to Basel

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2 h 41 min
325 km.
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2 h 41 min
325 km.
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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$34.35–$48.35

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.53–$44.53

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$623.41
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$954.19

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.62–$623.41
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$954.19

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$521.63
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$432.57

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$610.68

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.07–$89.06

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.98–$76.34

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Basel is to bus which costs $26.09 - $41.30 and takes 4h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Basel is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $119.57 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt Central Station and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt central train station station and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt Central Station and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Frankfurt Central Station to Basel?

The distance between Frankfurt Central Station and Basel is 327 km. The road distance is 327 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt Central Station to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Basel without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $59.78 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Basel?

The train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bf takes 2h 46m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt Central Station to Basel bus from?

Frankfurt Central Station to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt Central Station to Basel train from?

Frankfurt Central Station to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt station.

Train, bus or fly from Frankfurt Central Station to Basel?

The best way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Basel is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $59.78 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26.09 - $41.30 and takes 4h 59m, you could also fly, which costs $119.57 - $347.83 and takes 2h 17m.

Where does the Frankfurt Central Station to Basel bus arrive?

Frankfurt Central Station to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where does the Frankfurt Central Station to Basel train arrive?

Frankfurt Central Station to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt Central Station to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt Central Station to Basel is 327 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Frankfurt Central Station to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt Central Station to Basel?

Book your Frankfurt Central Station to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt Central Station to Basel?

Book your Frankfurt Central Station to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 949+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $58.93 per night.
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