The average train between Basel and Rüsselsheim am Main takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Rüsselsheim 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 Rüsselsheim 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 Rüsselsheim am Main at 3:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Rüsselsheim am Main. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Rüsselsheim am Main station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Basel to Rüsselsheim am Main train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Rüsselsheim am Main train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Basel to Rüsselsheim am Main train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Basel and Rüsselsheim am Main is 277.4 km. The road distance is 354 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. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route 5 times a week.