The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Basel takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Frankfurt am Main and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main 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 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt station and arriving at Basel Bad Bf station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 43m.
Frankfurt am Main to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt am Main to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
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The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Basel is 295.7 km. The road distance is 329 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bf hourly. Tickets cost CHF 50–110 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Two other operators also service this route.