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Frankfurt am Main, Germany → Basel, Switzerland

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Three ways to Travel from Frankfurt Am Main to Basel

Composite routes from Frankfurt Am Main to Basel

Cheapest
2 h 44 min
Car
327 km.
from $17
Other
2 h 44 min
Rideshare
327 km.
from $12.44

Navigate from Frankfurt am Main to Basel

Continue onto Stephanstraße
116 m
Continue onto Stiftstraße
137 m
Turn right onto Große Eschenheimer Straße
38 m
Turn right onto Rufacherstrasse
104 m
Turn right onto Schlettstadterstrasse
82 m
Arrive at destination

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

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Strasbourg to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.53–$63.61

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

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$41.98–$190.84

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
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

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$43.26

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

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.96

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Basel is to rideshare which costs $23.03 and takes 4h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Basel is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $130.43 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main and Basel?

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

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Basel is 327 km. The road distance is 329.1 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt am Main to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Basel without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $25 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?

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

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Basel bus from?

Frankfurt am Main to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Basel is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $25 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26.09 - $41.30 and takes 4h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $130.43 - $336.96 and takes 2h 21m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Basel is 329 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?

Book your Frankfurt am Main to Basel train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?

Book your Frankfurt am Main 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.

Can I share a ride from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Frankfurt am Main and Basel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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