You can get from Basel to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
To get from Basel to Frankfurt am Main on Feb 01 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 | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $21 - $25 | |
Fastest mode | Train • $23 (€20) • 3 h 20 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a bus, ferry, flight or train to travel 183 miles (295 km) to Frankfurt am Main from Basel. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Flixbus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Basel to Frankfurt am Main.
Travel from Basel, Switzerland to Frankfurt am Main, Germany is: Unrestricted.
International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.
The government of Germany has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last verified on 1/24/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Basel and Frankfurt am Main closer to your planned date of departure here.
The current restriction level for returning to Basel, Switzerland from Germany is: Unrestricted.
Reentering Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
All travelers returning to Switzerland must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:
The information above was last checked on 1/24/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Basel from Frankfurt am Main here.
There are 4 ways that you can travel to Frankfurt am Main from Basel. You can take a bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around $21 (€18) compared to other travel options to Frankfurt am Main:
A flight is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Basel to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $25 (€22).
A flight is generally $2 (€2) less than a train for the same route. Taking a train costs on average $23 (€20) from Basel to Frankfurt am Main.
The fastest way from Basel to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 20 min.
There are alternative travel options to Frankfurt am Main that can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 5 h of travel time.
In comparison, going by flight can take 0 h 0 min on average.
The distance is approximately 183 miles (295 km) from Basel to Frankfurt am Main.
The average frequency per day from Basel to Frankfurt am Main is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Basel to Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points 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 routes from Basel to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Frankfurt am Main tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
Before traveling from Basel to Frankfurt am Main, it’s good to know what ticket you can book 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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