You can get from Basel to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
To get from Basel to Frankfurt am Main on Oct 18 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
 | Distance | 183 miles (295 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Flight, bus or train |
 | Ticket price range | $21 - $163 |
 | Cheapest mode | Bus • $21 (€17) • 5 h 40 min |
 | Fastest mode | Flight • $163 (€133) • 55 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Lufthansa Cityline, Flixbus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a flight, bus or train to travel 183 miles (295 km) to Frankfurt am Main from Basel. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 55 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $21 (€17). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Lufthansa Cityline, Flixbus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight or train from Basel to Frankfurt am Main.
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Travel between Basel, Switzerland and Frankfurt am Main, Germany is: Partially open.
International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.
Conditions of entry into Germany:
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Germany has imposed the following measures:
This information was last checked on 10/16/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your journey from Basel to Frankfurt am Main.
Return travel to Basel, Switzerland from Germany is: Partially open.
Entry into Switzerland is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.
Requirements for reentering Switzerland:
All travelers must abide by the following measures in Switzerland to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:
The above information about your return travel to Basel, Switzerland was last verified on 10/15/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to your planned date of travel to Basel from Frankfurt am Main.
There are 3 travel options from Basel to Frankfurt am Main: flight, bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).
This is compared to other travel options to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is generally $142 (€116) less than a flight for the same trip. Taking a flight costs on average $163 (€133) from Basel to Frankfurt am Main.
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Basel to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $23 (€19).
The fastest way to get to Frankfurt am Main from Basel is by flight with an average travel time of 55 min.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 5 h 40 min of travel time.
In comparison, taking a train requires on average 2 h 46 min of travel time.
Frankfurt am Main is approximately 183 miles (295 km) away from Basel.
The average frequency per day from Basel to Frankfurt am Main is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Basel to Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by flight, bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Basel to Frankfurt am Main:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Frankfurt am Main as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Basel and Frankfurt am Main.
Before traveling from Basel to Frankfurt am Main, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Basel to Frankfurt am Main tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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