How to get from Basel to Frankfurt
- 295 km as the crow flies
- 53 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Basel to Frankfurt: bus. The two cities are about 295 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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295 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €30Reading date not recorded | 4h 03m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €17Omio catalogue, Oct 11 | 3h 11mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€30Reading date not recorded4h 03m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€17Omio catalogue, Oct 113h 11m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Basel to Frankfurt: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Basel → Frankfurtbus
FlixBus·3h 11m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Basel to Frankfurt
FlixBus runs 53 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:05 and the last at 23:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 53 | 00:05 | 23:05 |
| ÖBBtrain | 4 | 12:30 | 22:16 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 11:10 | 11:10 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:05
- 00:55
- 01:05
- 01:40
- 01:55
- 02:05
- 02:50
- 02:55
- 03:50
- 04:50
- 06:05
- 06:44
- 07:05
- 07:44
- 08:05
- 08:35
- 09:15
- 09:35
- 10:15
- 10:30
- 10:35
- 11:30
- 12:45
- 13:45
- 14:45
- 15:40
- 16:40
- 17:40
- 23:05
All departuresÖBB
- 12:30
- 20:56
- 21:16
- 22:16
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 11:10
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sun, Oct 11
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Basel to Frankfurt works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Basel to Frankfurt, about 3h 11m. In total it's roughly €14 over 3h 11m, direct, no transfers.
Basel to Frankfurt: common questions
When is the first bus from Basel to Frankfurt?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:05 and the last at 23:05, from Basel SBB, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Basel to Frankfurt?
53 a day with FlixBus, between 00:05 and 23:05.
Which station does the bus from Basel to Frankfurt leave from?
Basel SBB with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Basel to Frankfurt?
The first train with ÖBB leaves at 12:30 and the last at 22:16, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Basel to Frankfurt?
4 a day with ÖBB, between 12:30 and 22:16.
How far is Frankfurt from Basel?
About 295 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Basel to Frankfurt?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Frankfurt?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026