How much is the bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?

The cheapest bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Basel start at R 352. The average price for this route is around R 489. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?

The average bus journey time from Frankfurt am Main to Basel is 5h 45m, covering a distance of 296 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 45m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Frankfurt am Main to Basel route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?

The earliest bus departs from Frankfurt am Main to Basel at 01:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:05.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?

A bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Basel produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11385 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Basel from R 300 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Basel on 29 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:45	Frankfurt Hbf	5h 5m	03:50	Basel SBB	Cheapest
	23:05	FRA Frankfurt airport	4h 45m	03:50	Basel SBB	Fastest
	10:30	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 45m	17:15	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:50	FRA Frankfurt airport	6h 21m	17:11	Basel Bad Station	No tags
	08:15	Frankfurt Hbf	5h 25m	13:40	Basel SBB	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Basel on 30 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:00	Frankfurt Hbf	4h 45m	00:45	Basel SBB	CheapestFastest
	02:45	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 45m	11:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	15:55	FRA Frankfurt airport	5h 14m	21:09	Basel Bad Station	No tags
	10:30	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 45m	17:15	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
	02:45	Frankfurt Hbf	5h 45m	08:30	Basel SBB	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Basel on 31 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:00	Frankfurt Hbf	4h 45m	00:45	Basel SBB	CheapestFastest
	10:30	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 45m	17:15	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:50	FRA Frankfurt airport	6h 21m	17:11	Basel Bad Station	No tags
	02:45	Frankfurt Hbf	5h 45m	08:30	Basel SBB	No tags
	08:15	Frankfurt Hbf	5h 25m	13:40	Basel SBB	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Basel on 1 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:00	Frankfurt Hbf	4h 45m	00:45	Basel SBB	CheapestFastest
	02:45	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 45m	11:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:50	FRA Frankfurt airport	6h 21m	17:11	Basel Bad Station	No tags
	10:30	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 45m	17:15	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	15:55	FRA Frankfurt airport	5h 12m	21:07	Basel Bad Station	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Basel on 2 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:00	Frankfurt Hbf	4h 45m	00:45	Basel SBB	CheapestFastest
	02:45	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 45m	11:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:50	FRA Frankfurt airport	6h 21m	17:11	Basel Bad Station	No tags
	10:30	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 45m	17:15	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
	02:45	Frankfurt Hbf	5h 45m	08:30	Basel SBB	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Basel on 4 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:00	Frankfurt Hbf	4h 55m	15:55	Basel SBB	CheapestFastest
	10:30	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 45m	17:15	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:50	FRA Frankfurt airport	6h 21m	17:11	Basel Bad Station	No tags
	10:30	Frankfurt Hbf	7h 10m	17:40	Basel SBB	No tags
	10:50	FRA Frankfurt airport	6h 25m	17:15	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:25 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel 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 8 minutes and with fares starting at just R 217, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

3h 8mAverage duration

293 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 352 - R 1 679	Average duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 217 - R 815	Average duration3h 8m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 215 - R 634	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 Bahnhofs
Centralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
C
Arrêt d'autobus Basel
Allschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 160 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 392 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

CH bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?
The cheapest bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Basel start at R 352. The average price for this route is around R 489. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?
The average bus journey time from Frankfurt am Main to Basel is 5h 45m, covering a distance of 296 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 45m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Frankfurt am Main to Basel route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?
The earliest bus departs from Frankfurt am Main to Basel at 01:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:05.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?
A bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Basel produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11385 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

26/01

R 366

27/01

R 298

Today

R 529

29/01

R 391

30/01

R 391

31/01

R 371

01/02

R 400

02/02

R 322

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Basel was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of R 298

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 R 298 to R 859 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 R 322, which is on 2026-02-02.