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Basel to Frankfurt am Main buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Basel and Frankfurt am Main takes 5h 40m and the fastest bus takes 4h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Basel to Frankfurt am Main. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 40m
Duration
399 km
Distance
€41
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Basel to Frankfurt am Main bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Basel and Frankfurt am Main. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Frankfurt am Main at 9:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 25m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 50m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 50m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Frankfurt am Main? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 399 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Frankfurt am Main, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Frankfurt central train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 7h 25m. GrandBus also services this route once daily.

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