Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
2 h 53 m
Average
3 h 22 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
295 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof for Basel SBB every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 183 miles (295 km) | |
Average train duration | 2 h 57 min | |
Average train ticket price | $28 (€24) | |
Train frequency | 16 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 16 direct trains a day | |
Train companies | Czech Railways (ČD), ÖBB | ICE or Deutsche Bahn |
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB cover the 183 miles (295 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 57 min with our travel partners like Czech Railways (ČD), ÖBB | ICE or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $28 (€24), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $23 (€20). Travelers depart most frequently from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
You can travel by train from Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB with Deutsche Bahn and České dráhy for as low as $23 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Basel SBB from Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Train information from Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB with Deutsche Bahn:
Czech Railway is the major railway operator in the Czech Republic where you can find Second class and First Class tickets for your next train to Basel SBB from Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof.
Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB train information with České dráhy:
Travel between Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof, Germany and Basel SBB, Switzerland by train is: Unrestricted.
International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in Switzerland must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 5/25/23. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Basel SBB from Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof as this information can change.
Return travel from Switzerland to Germany is: Unrestricted.
Entry into Germany is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Requirements for reentering:
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 5/25/23. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your train to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof from Basel SBB.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Basel SBB, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city center.
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