How to travel from Basel to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Basel to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Frankfurt am Main 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $478.

Distance: 183 miles (296 km)

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Driving

$80

Average price

$41

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Cheapest

$777

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$129

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 51m

Average total duration

3h 21m

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30m

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5h 22m

Average total duration

4h 52m

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4h 0m

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1h 0m

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3h 0m

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3h 13m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa Cityline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $41 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $80 (€65).

A bus is $737 (€596) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $777 (€629).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 21m.

Bus takes on average 4h 52m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Basel and Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Basel to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.

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from Basel to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Basel to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Basel to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:40 PM5h05
    Basel, Bahnhof
    10:45 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:40 PM5h05
    Basel, Bahnhof
    10:45 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 100 · ICE 590
    7:16 PM2h50
    Basel SBB
    10:06 PMFrankfurt South station
    $471One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 100
    7:16 PM2h52
    Basel SBB
    10:08 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $471One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2
    6:46 PM2h57
    Basel SBB
    9:43 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $471One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 100 · ICE 221
    7:16 PM3h11
    Basel SBB
    10:27 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $471One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:40 AM5h05
    Basel, Bahnhof
    8:45 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:45 PM5h30
    Basel, Bahnhof
    8:15 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:50 AM5h55
    Basel, Bahnhof
    10:45 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA765 · BA906
    8:15 AM6h45
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    3:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $6871One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Basel to Frankfurt am Main

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Basel to Frankfurt am Main, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Basel to Frankfurt am Main and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Frankfurt am Main.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $41 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $80 (€65).

A bus is $737 (€596) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $777 (€629).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 21m.

Bus takes on average 4h 52m.

The distance from Basel to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 183 miles (296 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
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:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 12 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
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