What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Frankfurt am Main?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Frankfurt am Main is to rideshare which costs €15 - €19 and takes 4h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Frankfurt am Main?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Frankfurt am Main is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs €60 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Frankfurt am Main?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Frankfurt central train station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Frankfurt am Main?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Frankfurt. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Basel to Frankfurt am Main?

The distance between Basel and Frankfurt am Main is 327 km. The road distance is 329 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Frankfurt am Main without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Frankfurt am Main without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs €60 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Frankfurt am Main?

The train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt takes 2h 44m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Basel to Frankfurt am Main bus from?

Basel to Frankfurt am Main bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Frankfurt am Main train from?

Basel to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Frankfurt am Main?

The best way to get from Basel to Frankfurt am Main is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs €60 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €290 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Basel to Frankfurt am Main bus arrive?

Basel to Frankfurt am Main bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Basel to Frankfurt am Main train arrive?

Basel to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Frankfurt am Main?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Frankfurt am Main is 329 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Basel to Frankfurt am Main.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Frankfurt am Main?

Book your Basel to Frankfurt am Main train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Frankfurt am Main?

Book your Basel to Frankfurt am Main bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Frankfurt am Main?

There are 1577+ hotels available in Frankfurt am Main.

Can I share a ride from Basel to Frankfurt am Main?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel and Frankfurt am Main. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Basel to Frankfurt am Main - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

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There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Frankfurt am Main by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, train, rideshare, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2h 44m
€60–360
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Basel to Frankfurtrideshare 331.9 km
4h 6m
€15–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N474 / ...
5h 5m
€30–55
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt(Main)Suednighttrain Nj
3h 45m
€26–94
Drive 329 km
1. Drive from Basel to Frankfurt am Maincar 329 km
2h 47m
€58–83
Train via Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhoftrain 20N
4h 30m
€63–252
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3h 37m
€116–290
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
4h 51m
€118–313

Basel to Frankfurt am Main by train

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Distance: 326.7 km
Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Frankfurt am Main, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €60–260 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Frankfurt central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.

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