The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Basel takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Frankfurt am Main 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Frankfurt am Main and Basel. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Basel at 11:01 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt am Main station and arriving at Basel station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 51m.
Frankfurt am Main to Basel train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt am Main to Basel train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Frankfurt am Main to Basel train tickets online with ÖBB EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Basel is 295.7 km. The road distance is 327 km.
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. Four other operators also service this route.