The average train between Basel and Frankreich takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Frankreich. 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 hourly between Basel and Frankreich. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Frankreich at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Frankreich? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Frankreich. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Frankreich station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Basel to Frankreich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Frankreich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Basel to Frankreich train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH.
The distance between Basel and Frankreich is 161.8 km. The road distance is 214 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €30–120 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route once daily.