Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Basel SBB Station Trains

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Basel SBB Station trains

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The average train between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Basel SBB Station takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Basel SBB Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h
Duration: 331 km
Distance: CHF 85
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...

2h 58m

CHF 35–330

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Basel SBB Station train times

Trains run hourly between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Basel SBB Station. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Basel SBB Station at 1:10 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

10:20 AM → 1:21 PM
train 3h 1m • Direct
10:50 AM → 1:48 PM
train 2h 58m • Direct
12:20 PM → 3:21 PM
train 3h 1m • Direct
12:50 PM → 3:48 PM
train 2h 58m • Direct
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

2:45 AM → 6:21 AM
train 3h 36m • Direct
8:06 AM → 10:54 AM
train 2h 48m • Direct
8:50 AM → 11:48 AM
train 2h 58m • Direct
10:20 AM → 1:21 PM
train 3h 1m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

2:51 AM → 6:21 AM
train 3h 30m • Direct
8:06 AM → 10:54 AM
train 2h 48m • Direct
8:50 AM → 11:48 AM
train 2h 58m • Direct
10:20 AM → 1:21 PM
train 3h 1m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

2:51 AM → 6:21 AM
train 3h 30m • Direct
8:06 AM → 10:54 AM
train 2h 48m • Direct
8:50 AM → 11:48 AM
train 2h 58m • Direct
10:20 AM → 1:21 PM
train 3h 1m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Basel SBB Station? 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)Hbf, Germany and Basel SBB Station, Switzerland?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Basel SBB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 55–250 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Three other operators also service this route.

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