What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 26 - SFr 50 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel is to fly which takes 1h 14m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt Airport and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel?

The distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Basel is 290 km. The road distance is 320 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 240.

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel?

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel bus from?

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel train from?

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train, bus or fly from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel?

The best way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel is to fly which takes 1h 14m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 240 and takes 2h 45m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 50 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel bus arrive?

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel train arrive?

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel is 320 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel?

Book your Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel?

Book your Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1339+ hotels available in Basel.

Can I share a ride from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel?

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

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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

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Fly to Basel
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
1h 14m
CHF 105–259
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Darmstadt Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
5h 1m
CHF 23–88
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 43N / ...
2h 45m
CHF 30–240
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N122
4h 45m
CHF 26–50
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2h 27m
CHF 110–278
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 12 / ...
3h 1m
CHF 34–244
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Frankfurt-FRA to Baselrideshare 320 km
2h 40m
Drive 320 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Baselcar 320 km
2h 40m
CHF 52–75

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Basel by train

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Distance: 289.5 km
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Germany and Basel, Switzerland?

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa City fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, 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 45m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily.

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