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Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. 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 €18, and a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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€56 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Basel
Travel to Basel 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 Frankfurt am Main to Basel.
There are 2 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Basel: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Basel is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $11 (€10) compared to other travel options to Basel:
A bus is () less than a flight with an average ticket price of () from Frankfurt am Main to Basel.
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Basel costing on average $18 (€16).
The quickest way to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Basel is by train, which takes on average 2 h 57 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Basel by bus takes 4 h 45 min on average.
The Frankfurt am Main to Basel distance is around 183 miles (295 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Basel is:
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Basel as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Basel:
- Most travelers board their bus from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
- Most travelers catch their flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Most travelers board their train from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen and arrive in Basel SBB.
The following travel companies offer services from Frankfurt am Main to Basel:
- FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Basel by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Basel for $11 (€10).
- Lufthansa Cityline (2) can get you to Basel by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Lufthansa Cityline (2) from Frankfurt am Main to Basel for $125 (€112) on Omio.
- Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, FlixTrain or ÖBB Nightjet can get you to Basel by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with FlixTrain from Frankfurt am Main to Basel for $18 (€16) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Frankfurt am Main to Basel with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 10 direct buses a day to Basel with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus.
- You can find 11 direct trains per day to Basel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or ÖBB Nightjet.
Direct services to Basel 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 journey.
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