What is the distance between Basel and Frankfurt am Main?

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

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

If you're headed to Frankfurt am Main from Basel, chances are that your bus will depart from Basel Central Station and arrive at Frankfurt Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Basel to Frankfurt am Main from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Basel to Frankfurt am Main on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:30pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	14h	1:30pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Basel to Frankfurt am Main on November 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:30pm	Basel SBB	5h 30m	8:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
1:05am	Basel SBB	4h 55m	6:00am	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
2:55am	Basel SBB	5h 5m	8:00am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
3:05am	Basel SBB	5h 40m	8:45am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
5:40pm	Basel SBB	5h 5m	10:45pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Frankfurt am Main on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:05am	Basel SBB	5h 40m	8:45am	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
	1:05am	Basel SBB	4h 55m	6:00am	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
	2:55am	Basel SBB	5h 5m	8:00am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:09am	Basel Bad Station	6h 46m	1:55pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
	2:30pm	Basel SBB	5h 30m	8:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Frankfurt am Main on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:05am	Basel SBB	4h 55m	6:00am	Frankfurt Hbf	CheapestFastest
	2:55am	Basel SBB	5h 5m	8:00am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:09am	Basel Bad Station	6h 46m	1:55pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
	3:05am	Basel SBB	5h 40m	8:45am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
	4:50am	Basel SBB	5h 55m	10:45am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Frankfurt am Main on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:05am	Basel SBB	4h 55m	6:00am	Frankfurt Hbf	CheapestFastest
	2:55am	Basel SBB	5h 5m	8:00am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:09am	Basel Bad Station	6h 46m	1:55pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
	3:05am	Basel SBB	5h 40m	8:45am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
	4:50am	Basel SBB	5h 55m	10:45am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Frankfurt am Main on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:30pm	Basel SBB	5h 30m	8:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
	1:05am	Basel SBB	4h 55m	6:00am	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
	2:55am	Basel SBB	5h 5m	8:00am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:09am	Basel Bad Station	6h 46m	1:55pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
	3:05am	Basel SBB	5h 40m	8:45am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Frankfurt am Main on December 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:05am	Basel SBB	4h 55m	6:00am	Frankfurt Hbf	CheapestFastest
	2:55am	Basel SBB	5h 5m	8:00am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:27am	Basel Bad Station	6h 58m	4:25pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
	4:50am	Basel SBB	5h 55m	10:45am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
	2:30pm	Basel SBB	5h 30m	8:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Basel to Frankfurt am Main

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Frankfurt am Main. The journey takes about 3 hours 41 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, 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$22 - $155	Average Duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $49	Average Duration3h 41m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$20 - $47	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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 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

3.5/511,163 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$23

11/25

$37

Today

$23

11/27

$24

11/28

$25

11/29

$24

11/30

$27

12/01

$21

The cheapest trip from Basel to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $21

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 $21 to $107 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 $21 which is on 2025-12-01.