Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf

Showing times and prices for Aug 25

Cheapest price

$62

Average price

$76

Fastest journey

2 h 39 m

Average duration

2 h 40 m

Trains per day

17

Distance

285 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.

Fast trains

Of the 17 trains that leave Frankfurt Airport long-distance station for Basel Bad Bhf on Tue, Aug 25, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Aug 25 the direct trains cover the 285 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 39 m .

On Tue, Aug 25 the slowest trains will take 2 h 45 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.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 101
    7:51 AM2h45
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    10:36 AMBasel Bad Bhf
    $621One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 511 · ICE 275
    6:51 AM2h45
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    9:36 AMBasel Bad Bhf
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 78 · ICE 273
    5:23 AM3h13
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    8:36 AMBasel Bad Bhf
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1013 · ICE 75
    6:22 PM2h39
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    9:01 PMBasel Bad Bhf
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 515 · ICE 279
    10:51 AM2h45
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    1:36 PMBasel Bad Bhf
    $701One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $376.

Distance: 177 miles (285 km)

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Driving

$82

Average price

$43

Average price

Cheapest

$686

Average price

$128

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 44m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 8m

Average total duration

5h 38m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 31m

Average total duration

3h 31m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

2h 53m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf is a bus with an average price of $43.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf:

A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf costing on average $82.

A bus is $644 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf costing on average $686.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf is by train with an average journey time of 2h 44m.

Other travel options to Basel Bad Bhf take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 31m.

Bus takes on average 5h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Basel Bad Bhf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 9m faster (2h 44m by train vs 2h 53m by car) and roughly $47 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($82 vs $128). 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), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf train times

The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf trains for today, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 615 · ICE 379
Delayed
7:01 PM 8:51 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h45
11:36 PM Basel Bad Bhf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 205 · ICE 77
Delayed
8:09 PM 9:51 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
3h10
1:01 AM Basel Bad Bhf
1 transfer
Tuesday, August 25
Deutsche BahnICE 78 · ICE 273
On time
5:23 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
3h13
8:36 AM Basel Bad Bhf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 511 · ICE 275
On time
6:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h45
9:36 AM Basel Bad Bhf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 101
On time
7:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h45
10:36 AM Basel Bad Bhf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 513 · ICE 277
On time
8:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h45
11:36 AM Basel Bad Bhf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 103
On time
9:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h45
12:36 PM Basel Bad Bhf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 915 · ICE 71
On time
10:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h39
1:01 PM Basel Bad Bhf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 515 · ICE 279
On time
10:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h45
1:36 PM Basel Bad Bhf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 105
On time
11:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h45
2:36 PM Basel Bad Bhf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 517 · ICE 371
On time
12:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h45
3:36 PM Basel Bad Bhf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 107
On time
1:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h45
4:36 PM Basel Bad Bhf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 919 · ICE 73
On time
2:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h39
5:01 PM Basel Bad Bhf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 519 · ICE 373
On time
2:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h45
5:36 PM Basel Bad Bhf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 109
On time
3:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h45
6:36 PM Basel Bad Bhf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1011 · ICE 7
On time
4:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h39
7:01 PM Basel Bad Bhf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 611 · ICE 375
On time
4:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h45
7:36 PM Basel Bad Bhf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 201
On time
5:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h45
8:36 PM Basel Bad Bhf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1013 · ICE 75
On time
6:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h39
9:01 PM Basel Bad Bhf
1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf

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Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 but you can travel from only $25 by bus.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 14:22. The fastest train covers the 177 miles (285 km) distance in 2h 30m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $25
Distance
177 miles (285 km)
Average train duration
2h 44m
Cheapest ticket price
$29
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
2h 30m
First train
12:06 AM
Last train
2:22 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sat
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $25

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Basel Bad Bhf from $25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 30m
Cheapest Price
$29
Deutsche Bahn frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf 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 Basel Bad Bhf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $29, while the average price is around $82.
The train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf takes 2h 30m and runs 8 per day.
The first train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf leaves at 12:06 AM.
The distance by train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf is 177 miles (285 km).
The last train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf leaves at 2:22 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf. This service operates 3 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf.
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf is by bus, with a cost of around $25.
The train journey from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Basel Bad Bhf offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the Rhine Valley, with picturesque landscapes, vineyards, and historic castles along the route.
A day trip from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Basel Bad Bhf is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 30m. Trains run 6 times per day over a distance of 177 miles (285 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf.
Since both Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Basel Bad Bhf are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Basel Bad Bhf include Freiburg im Breisgau, Zurich, Karlsruhe, Baden-Baden, Lure.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Switzerland uses the Swiss Franc (CHF) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards; however, credit and debit cards are widely accepted, especially in cities and larger establishments, making card payments convenient. Cash is still useful for small purchases, local markets, or remote areas where card acceptance may be limited.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf

Most Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Basel Bad Bhf trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Basel SBB station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Basel Bad Bhf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Frankfurt am Main
Arrival train stations in Basel
Frankfurt Flughafen FernbfFrankfurt am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof, 60549 Frankfurt am Main, Germany+49 69 2651055WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre

Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainIce · 11m · $2
Trn · 12m · $4
S8, S9 · 19m · $4 · every ~5 min
BusS8e · 28m · $7
X61, 61 · 41m · every ~13 min
61, X61 · 42m · every ~13 min

Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf train station facilities and services

Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.

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