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Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Basel buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Basel takes 5h 11m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Basel. 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 11m
Duration
356 km
Distance
CHF 35
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Basel bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Basel at 2:50 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 55m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 55m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 55m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 55m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 55m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Basel? 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: 356 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Germany and Basel, Switzerland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Basel SBB 5 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 29–45 and the journey takes 5h 50m. GrandBus also services this route once daily.

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