Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) to Basel Trains

Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) to Basel trains

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The average train between Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) and Basel takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) 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.

2h 46m
Duration: 327 km
Distance: CHF 80
Average price: Hourly
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2h 46m

CHF 30–330

Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) to Basel train times

Trains run hourly between Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) and Basel. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:01 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.

Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

2:45 AM → 6:11 AM
train 3h 26m • Direct
10:20 AM → 1:01 PM
train 2h 41m • Direct
10:50 AM → 1:36 PM
train 2h 46m • Direct
12:20 PM → 3:01 PM
train 2h 41m • Direct
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

2:45 AM → 6:11 AM
train 3h 26m • Direct
8:06 AM → 10:45 AM
train 2h 39m • Direct
8:50 AM → 11:36 AM
train 2h 46m • Direct
10:20 AM → 1:01 PM
train 2h 41m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

2:51 AM → 6:11 AM
train 3h 20m • Direct
8:06 AM → 10:45 AM
train 2h 39m • Direct
8:50 AM → 11:36 AM
train 2h 46m • Direct
10:20 AM → 1:01 PM
train 2h 41m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

2:51 AM → 6:11 AM
train 3h 20m • Direct
8:06 AM → 10:45 AM
train 2h 39m • Direct
8:50 AM → 11:36 AM
train 2h 46m • Direct
10:20 AM → 1:01 PM
train 2h 41m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) 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.

What companies run services between Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level), Germany and Basel, Switzerland?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bf hourly. Tickets cost CHF 55–240 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Three other operators also service this route.

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