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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel Bad Bhf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 17
$22
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$88
Fastest journey on Sep 17
2 h 44 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
2 h 44 m
Trains on Sep 17
23
Distance
293 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel Bad Bhf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel Bad Bhf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 23 trains from Basel Bad Bhf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, including 15 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 293 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 2 h 44 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.
IC 60409 · ICE 9909:25 PM3h06Basel Bad Bhf12:31 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$221One-way1 transfer- IC 6040211:27 PM3h15Basel Bad Bhf2:42 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$511One-way0 transfers
- ICE 26:56 PM2h47Basel Bad Bhf9:43 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$541One-way0 transfers
- ICE 100 · ICE 5907:25 PM2h44Basel Bad Bhf10:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$671One-way1 transfer
- ICE 2728:25 PM2h44Basel Bad Bhf11:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$731One-way0 transfers
- ICE 748:56 AM2h44Basel Bad Bhf11:40 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1051One-way0 transfers
- ICE 200 · ICE 6909:25 AM2h44Basel Bad Bhf12:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1051One-way1 transfer
- ICE 3748:25 AM2h44Basel Bad Bhf11:09 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1051One-way0 transfers
- ICE 610:56 AM2h44Basel Bad Bhf1:40 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1051One-way0 transfers
- ICE 37210:25 AM2h44Basel Bad Bhf1:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1051One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel Bad Bhf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel Bad Bhf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a flight costs an average of $756.
Distance: 182 miles (293 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$83 Average price | $756 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Basel Bad Bhf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel Bad Bhf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $83 (€68).
A bus is $717 (€587) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel Bad Bhf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $756 (€619).
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 30m.
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
The journey is about 16m faster (2h 45m by train vs 3h 1m by car) and roughly $44 (€36) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($83 (€68) vs $126 (€104)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Basel Bad Bhf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel Bad Bhf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 374 | On time 8:25 AM Basel Bad Bhf | 2h44 | 11:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 74 | On time 8:56 AM Basel Bad Bhf | 2h44 | 11:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 200 · ICE 690 | On time 9:25 AM Basel Bad Bhf | 2h44 | 12:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 372 | On time 10:25 AM Basel Bad Bhf | 2h44 | 1:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 6 | On time 10:56 AM Basel Bad Bhf | 2h44 | 1:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 108 · ICE 598 | On time 11:25 AM Basel Bad Bhf | 2h44 | 2:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 370 | On time 12:25 PM Basel Bad Bhf | 2h44 | 3:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 72 | On time 12:56 PM Basel Bad Bhf | 2h44 | 3:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 106 · ICE 596 | On time 1:25 PM Basel Bad Bhf | 2h44 | 4:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 278 | On time 2:25 PM Basel Bad Bhf | 2h44 | 5:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ECE 4 | On time 2:56 PM Basel Bad Bhf | 2h44 | 5:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 104 · ICE 594 | On time 3:25 PM Basel Bad Bhf | 2h44 | 6:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ECE 150 | 3:55 PM Basel Bad Bhf | 2h49 | 6:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ECE 150 · ICE 574 | On time 3:55 PM Basel Bad Bhf | 2h45 | 6:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 276 | On time 4:25 PM Basel Bad Bhf | 2h44 | 7:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 70 | On time 4:56 PM Basel Bad Bhf | 2h44 | 7:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 102 · ICE 592 | On time 5:25 PM Basel Bad Bhf | 2h44 | 8:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 274 | On time 6:25 PM Basel Bad Bhf | 2h44 | 9:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2 | On time 6:56 PM Basel Bad Bhf | 2h47 | 9:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 100 · ICE 590 | On time 7:25 PM Basel Bad Bhf | 2h44 | 10:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 272 | On time 8:25 PM Basel Bad Bhf | 2h44 | 11:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 60409 · ICE 990 | On time 9:25 PM Basel Bad Bhf | 3h06 | 12:31 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 60402 | On time 11:27 PM Basel Bad Bhf | 3h15 | 2:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel Bad Bhf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Switzerland
Germany
Trains from Basel Bad Bhf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:25, the last at 21:27. The fastest train covers the 182 miles (293 km) distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 182 miles (293 km) |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 3:25 AM |
Last train 9:27 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Basel Bad Bhf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Basel Bad Bhf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from $21 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
FAQs: Trains from Basel Bad Bhf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel Bad Bhf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Basel Bad Bhf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Most Basel Bad Bhf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains use the Basel SBB to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Basel Bad Bhf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Basel Bad Bhf from Basel city centre
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Bad Bhf train station facilities and services
Basel Bad Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
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