How to travel from Basel to Frankfurt am Main

There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $34 (€27).

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

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $56 (€45).

A bus is $752 (€608) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $785 (€636).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 22m.

Flight takes on average 8h 54m.

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 22 trains per day.
• Around 15 buses per day.
• Around 2 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus, 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, Bahnhof 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 Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:

• 12 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
• 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.

Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.