The average train between Basel and Frankfurt am Main takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. The train 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Basel and Frankfurt am Main. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Frankfurt am Main at 2:42 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel station and arriving at Frankfurt am Main station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 46m.
Basel to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Basel to Frankfurt am Main train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Basel and Frankfurt am Main is 295.7 km. The road distance is 327 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €60–250 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Three other operators also service this route.