How far is Frankfurt am Main from Basel by coach?

The journey from Basel to Frankfurt am Main by coach covers an approximate distance of 184 miles (297 km).

What is the best way to go from Basel to Frankfurt am Main without a car?

You can reach Frankfurt am Main from Basel by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Basel to Frankfurt am Main from £15 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Basel to Frankfurt am Main on 27 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:30	Basel SBB	5h 30m	20:00	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
17:40	Basel SBB	5h 5m	22:45	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	9h 15m	22:45	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
14:30	Basel SBB	8h 55m	23:25	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
22:05	Basel SBB	7h 25m	05:30	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Frankfurt am Main on 28 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	01:05	Basel SBB	4h 55m	06:00	Frankfurt Hbf	CheapestFastest
	02:55	Basel SBB	5h 5m	08:00	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	07:09	Basel Bad Station	6h 46m	13:55	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
	03:05	Basel SBB	5h 40m	08:45	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
	14:30	Basel SBB	5h 30m	20:00	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Frankfurt am Main on 29 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	01:05	Basel SBB	4h 55m	06:00	Frankfurt Hbf	CheapestFastest
	02:55	Basel SBB	5h 5m	08:00	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	07:09	Basel Bad Station	6h 46m	13:55	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
	03:05	Basel SBB	5h 40m	08:45	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
	04:50	Basel SBB	5h 55m	10:45	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Frankfurt am Main on 30 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	02:55	Basel SBB	5h 5m	08:00	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
	01:05	Basel SBB	4h 55m	06:00	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
	03:05	Basel SBB	5h 40m	08:45	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	07:09	Basel Bad Station	6h 46m	13:55	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
	04:50	Basel SBB	5h 55m	10:45	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Frankfurt am Main on 1 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	01:05	Basel SBB	4h 55m	06:00	Frankfurt Hbf	CheapestFastest
	02:55	Basel SBB	5h 5m	08:00	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	07:09	Basel Bad Station	6h 46m	13:55	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
	03:05	Basel SBB	5h 40m	08:45	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
	04:50	Basel SBB	5h 55m	10:45	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Frankfurt am Main on 2 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	01:05	Basel SBB	4h 55m	06:00	Frankfurt Hbf	CheapestFastest
	02:55	Basel SBB	5h 5m	08:00	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:27	Basel Bad Station	6h 58m	16:25	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
	04:50	Basel SBB	5h 55m	10:45	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
	14:30	Basel SBB	5h 30m	20:00	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Frankfurt am Main on 4 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	01:05	Basel SBB	4h 55m	06:00	Frankfurt Hbf	CheapestFastest
	02:55	Basel SBB	5h 5m	08:00	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:27	Basel Bad Station	6h 58m	16:25	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
	03:05	Basel SBB	5h 40m	08:45	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
	08:10	Basel SBB	5h 35m	13:45	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Basel to Frankfurt am Main

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Frankfurt am Main. The journey takes about 3 hours 41 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

3h 41mAverage duration

182 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£18 - £120	Average duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £38	Average duration3h 41m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£16 - £36	Average duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

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

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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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

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FlixBus

3.5/511,455 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,165 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Basel to Frankfurt am Main

How far is Frankfurt am Main from Basel by coach?
The journey from Basel to Frankfurt am Main by coach covers an approximate distance of 184 miles (297 km).
What is the best way to go from Basel to Frankfurt am Main without a car?
You can reach Frankfurt am Main from Basel by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

25/11

£29

26/11

£18

Today

£20

28/11

£22

29/11

£19

30/11

£21

01/12

£17

02/12

£16

The cheapest trip from Basel to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £16

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

You can expect to pay from £16 to £83 for a bus ticket from Basel to Frankfurt am Main based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-12-02.