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TodayApr 27
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TueApr 29
from $19
WedApr 30
from $24
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Basel
    Departure location: Basel Bad Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: Südbahnhof
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Basel to Frankfurt am Main.

Bus
Average Price$22 - $152Average Duration6h 35m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$11 - $127Average Duration3h 41m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Carpool
Average Price$15 - $47Average Duration3h 10m
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Basel to Frankfurt am Main

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Frankfurt am Main. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day
3h 10mAverage Duration
$15Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Train Basel to Frankfurt am Main: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$37
Average train trip duration3h 41m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure6:06am
Distance177 miles (285 km)
Latest train departure9:13pm

Basel to Frankfurt am Main Train

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

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04/26
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$13
04/28
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04/29
$19
04/30
$24
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Basel to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on Apr 27, 2025 with a price of $13

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

You can expect to pay from $13 to $26 for a train 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 $19 which is on 2025-04-29.

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Train Travel Tips

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Frankfurt am Main you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Basel and Frankfurt am Main, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Basel to Frankfurt am Main, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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Train from Frankfurt am Main to Basel

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