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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Basel to Frankfurt Am Main

Composite routes from Basel to Frankfurt Am Main

Cheapest
2 h 45 min
Car
329 km.
from $18
Fastest
59 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Frankfurt
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 Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.53–$44.53

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$954.19
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$623.41

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$954.19
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.62–$623.41

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$381.68
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$419.85

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 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 Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$55.98–$203.56

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
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 Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$127.23–$229.01
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.98–$76.34

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$43.26

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.08–$22.90

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Frankfurt am Main is to rideshare which costs $16.30 - $19.57 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Frankfurt am Main is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $108.70 - $195.65 .

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

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

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Frankfurt. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 47m.

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

Yes, there are direct flights between Basel and Frankfurt am Main; these take 1h and cost $119.57 - $315.22 .

How far is it from Basel to Frankfurt am Main?

The distance between Basel and Frankfurt am Main is 327 km. The road distance is 332 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Frankfurt am Main without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $108.70 - $195.65 .

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

The train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt takes 2h 47m including transfers and departs every four hours.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Basel to Frankfurt am Main is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $108.70 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26.09 - $41.30 and takes 4h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $119.57 - $336.96 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Basel to Frankfurt am Main bus arrive?

Basel to Frankfurt am Main bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Basel to Frankfurt am Main train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Frankfurt am Main?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Frankfurt am Main is 332 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Basel to Frankfurt am Main.

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Frankfurt am Main?

There are 1287+ hotels available in Frankfurt am Main. Prices start at $47.09 per night.

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

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