What is the distance between Frankfurt am Main and Basel?

Frankfurt am Main and Basel are 297 km (184 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?

Buses departing from Frankfurt Airport in Frankfurt am Main will take you to Basel Central Station in Basel.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Basel from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Basel on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	4h 45m	12:45am	Basel SBB	CheapestFastest
3:55pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	7h 25m	11:20pm	Basel SBB	No tags
5:40pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	7h 5m	12:45am	Basel SBB	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Basel on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:15am	Frankfurt Hbf	5h 25m	1:40pm	Basel SBB	Cheapest
	8:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	4h 45m	12:45am	Basel SBB	Fastest
	10:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 45m	5:15pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:15pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	4h 59m	7:14pm	Basel Bad Station	No tags
	10:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	7h 10m	5:40pm	Basel SBB	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Basel on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:20pm	Frankfurt Hbf	5h 25m	2:45am	Basel SBB	Cheapest
	8:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	4h 45m	12:45am	Basel SBB	Fastest
	11:00am	Frankfurt Hbf	7h	6:00pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:55pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	5h 23m	9:18pm	Basel Bad Station	No tags
	8:15am	Frankfurt Hbf	5h 25m	1:40pm	Basel SBB	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Basel on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:50am	Frankfurt Hbf	5h 45m	8:35am	Basel SBB	Cheapest
	8:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	4h 45m	12:45am	Basel SBB	Fastest
	2:50am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 40m	11:30am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:55pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	5h 23m	9:18pm	Basel Bad Station	No tags
	10:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 45m	5:15pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Basel on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	4h 45m	12:45am	Basel SBB	CheapestFastest
	10:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 45m	5:15pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:55pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	5h 23m	9:18pm	Basel Bad Station	No tags
	2:50am	Frankfurt Hbf	5h 45m	8:35am	Basel SBB	No tags
	8:15am	Frankfurt Hbf	5h 25m	1:40pm	Basel SBB	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Basel on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:50am	Frankfurt Hbf	5h 45m	8:35am	Basel SBB	Cheapest
	8:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	4h 45m	12:45am	Basel SBB	Fastest
	2:50am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 40m	11:30am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:55pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	5h 23m	9:18pm	Basel Bad Station	No tags
	10:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 45m	5:15pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Basel on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:20pm	Frankfurt Hbf	5h 25m	2:45am	Basel SBB	Cheapest
	8:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	4h 45m	12:45am	Basel SBB	Fastest
	2:50am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 40m	11:30am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:15pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	4h 59m	7:14pm	Basel Bad Station	No tags
	10:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 45m	5:15pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Basel

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 3 hours 37 minutes, and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

3h 37mAverage Duration

293 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $150	Average Duration5h 25m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $71	Average Duration3h 37m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $60	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Frankfurt am Main and Basel?

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A
Frankfurt Airport
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B
Hbf
Am Hauptbahnhof 8, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
C
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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D
Frankfurt Onibus
Stephanstraße 10, 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
E
Braubachstraße 41
Braubachstraße 41, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
F
Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)
Flugplatz Hahn 850, 55483 Lautzenhausen, Germany

Stops in Basel

A
Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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B
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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C
Basel Bahnhofs
Centralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
D
Arrêt d'autobus Basel
Allschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Basel by bus

What is the distance between Frankfurt am Main and Basel?
Frankfurt am Main and Basel are 297 km (184 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?
Buses departing from Frankfurt Airport in Frankfurt am Main will take you to Basel Central Station in Basel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-23

$41

11-24

$35

Today

$33

11-26

$33

11-27

$31

11-28

$36

11-29

$34

11-30

$37

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Basel was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $31

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Basel, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $31 to $105 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-27.