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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Basel to Frankfurt am Main Airport
- Cheapest price on Nov 03
- €20
- Average ticket price on Nov 03
- €38
- Fastest journey on Nov 03
- 5 h 20 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 03
- 6 h 3 m
- Buses on Nov 03
- 4
- Distance
- 287 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Basel to Frankfurt am Main Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around €38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 4 buses from Basel to Frankfurt am Main Airport, including 4 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 287 km distance in an average of 6 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 6 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
12:05 AM 6h40 Basel 6:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport €20 1 One-way 0 transfers6:05 AM 5h20 Basel 11:25 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport €34 1 One-way 0 transfers3:50 AM 5h30 Basel 9:20 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport €35 1 One-way 0 transfers11:05 PM 6h40 Basel 5:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport €63 1 One-way 0 transfers
6:05 AM 5h20 Basel 11:25 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport €34 1 One-way 0 transfers3:50 AM 5h30 Basel 9:20 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport €35 1 One-way 0 transfers12:05 AM 6h40 Basel 6:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport €20 1 One-way 0 transfers11:05 PM 6h40 Basel 5:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport €63 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Basel to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Switzerland
Germany
Buses from Basel to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:05. The fastest bus covers the 178 miles (287 km) distance in 4h 30m.
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Journey facts
- Distance178 miles (287 km)
- Average bus duration5h 34m
- Cheapest ticket price€19
- Buses per day5
- Direct buses3
- Fastest bus4h 30m
- First bus12:05 AM
- Last bus11:05 PM
- Cheapest MonthOct
- Cheapest DayTue
- High SeasonOct - Dec
- Low SeasonJan - Mar
- Busiest DaySun
- Least Busy DayThu
- Best time to book1 day
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- Operators on this routeFlixBus • BlaBlaCar Bus
- Cross-border busesSwitzerland–Germany services
- Overnight busesAvailable on this route
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Frequently asked questions about your Basel to Frankfurt am Main Airport trip
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Basel to Frankfurt am Main Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €30 |
Live departures
Basel to Frankfurt am Main Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Frankfurt am Main Airport buses for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 4:50 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 5h30 | 10:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:05 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 5h20 | 1:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:35 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 7h00 | 5:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 6h35 | 12:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 6h25 | 1:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
| 12:05 AM Basel | 6h40 | 6:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Bus companies
Bus companies from Basel to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Buses from Basel to Frankfurt am Main Airport with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. Overnight buses available on this route with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
FlixBus
BlaBlaCar Bus
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Basel and Frankfurt am Main Airport
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
FAQs: Bus from Basel to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Frankfurt am Main Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt am Main Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Basel to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Most Basel to Frankfurt am Main Airport buses use the Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) station pair. Use this guide to compare Basel and Frankfurt am Main Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Basel, Bahnhof from Basel city centre
Basel, Bahnhof is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel, Bahnhof bus station facilities and services
Basel, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food outlets available inside the station.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Basel, Bahnhof. ATMs are aTMs available in the station concourse.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel, Bahnhof.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel, Bahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel, Bahnhof: Station is accessible to those with reduced mobility.
Getting to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) from Basel city centre
Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) bus station facilities and services
Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Swiss (in the station), Italian Bistro (in the station), Café Express (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB): Elevators, ramps.
Most popular buses to and from Frankfurt am Main Airport and Basel
Most popular bus connections to Frankfurt am Main Airport
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