What is the distance between Frankfurt am Main and Basel?

The distance between the two cities is 184 miles (297 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?

If you're headed to Basel from Frankfurt am Main, chances are that your bus will depart from Frankfurt Airport and arrive at Basel Central Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Basel?

Once in Basel, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The border triangle and the Rhine port, Kunstmuseum Basel, Basel exhibition centre, Museum Tinguely and Ferries.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Basel from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Basel on November 21
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 22
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
	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

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Basel on November 23
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 24
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
	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

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
	8:15am	Frankfurt Hbf	5h 25m	1:40pm	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
	11:00am	Frankfurt Hbf	4h 55m	3:55pm	Basel SBB	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 the good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 3 hours 37 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

3h 37mAverage Duration

182 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $112	Average Duration5h 25m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $49	Average Duration3h 37m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $42	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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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$38

11/20

$24

Today

$26

11/22

$24

11/23

$26

11/24

$21

11/25

$19

11/26

$20

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Basel was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $19

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 $19 to $72 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 $19 which is on 2025-11-25.