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Trip Overview

The average bus between Frankfurt am Main and Basel takes 5h 14m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Frankfurt am Main 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 14m
Duration
357 km
Distance
CHF 35
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Frankfurt am Main to Basel bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Frankfurt am Main and Basel. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main 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 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 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

Departing Thursday, November 12, 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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    bus bus 5h 50m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 45m • Direct
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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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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 45m • Direct
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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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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 45m • Direct
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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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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 45m • Direct
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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 am Main 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.

Map of how to get from Frankfurt am Main to Basel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 357 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Basel SBB every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 29–45 and the journey takes 5h 45m. GrandBus also services this route once daily.

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