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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Basel to Frankfurt am Main from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

$22

tomorrow

$22

Saturday

$24

Sunday

$26

Monday

$22

Tuesday

$21

Wednesday

$22

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 55m	1:05 AM	Basel	Central Station	6:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/4/2025 1:05:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/4/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	5h 5m	2:55 AM	Basel	Central Station	8:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/4/2025 2:55:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/4/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
FlixBus	5h 40m	3:05 AM	Basel	Central Station	8:45 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/4/2025 3:05:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/4/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
FlixBus	5h 30m	2:30 PM	Basel	Central Station	8:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/4/2025 2:30:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/4/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
FlixBus	5h 5m	5:40 PM	Basel	Central Station	10:45 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/4/2025 5:40:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/4/2025 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 40m	3:05 AM	Basel	Central Station	8:45 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/5/2025 3:05:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
FlixBus	4h 55m	1:05 AM	Basel	Central Station	6:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/5/2025 1:05:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	5h 5m	2:55 AM	Basel	Central Station	8:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/5/2025 2:55:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
FlixBus	5h 30m	2:30 PM	Basel	Central Station	8:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/5/2025 2:30:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
FlixBus	5h 45m	6:35 PM	Basel	Central Station	12:20 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/5/2025 6:35:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 55m	1:05 AM	Basel	Central Station	6:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/6/2025 1:05:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	5h 5m	2:55 AM	Basel	Central Station	8:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/6/2025 2:55:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
FlixBus	5h 40m	3:05 AM	Basel	Central Station	8:45 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/6/2025 3:05:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
FlixBus	5h 30m	2:30 PM	Basel	Central Station	8:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/6/2025 2:30:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
FlixBus	5h 5m	5:40 PM	Basel	Central Station	10:45 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/6/2025 5:40:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 55m	1:05 AM	Basel	Central Station	6:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/7/2025 1:05:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	5h 5m	2:55 AM	Basel	Central Station	8:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/7/2025 2:55:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
FlixBus	5h 40m	3:05 AM	Basel	Central Station	8:45 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/7/2025 3:05:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
FlixBus	5h 55m	4:50 AM	Basel	Central Station	10:45 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/7/2025 4:50:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
FlixBus	5h 35m	8:10 AM	Basel	Central Station	1:45 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/7/2025 8:10:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 55m	4:50 AM	Basel	Central Station	10:45 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/8/2025 4:50:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
FlixBus	5h 45m	6:35 PM	Basel	Central Station	12:20 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/8/2025 6:35:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	5h 35m	8:10 AM	Basel	Central Station	1:45 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/8/2025 8:10:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
FlixBus	5h 30m	2:30 PM	Basel	Central Station	8:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/8/2025 2:30:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
FlixBus	5h 40m	3:05 AM	Basel	Central Station	8:45 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/8/2025 3:05:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 30m	2:30 PM	Basel	Central Station	8:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/9/2025 2:30:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
FlixBus	4h 55m	1:05 AM	Basel	Central Station	6:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/9/2025 1:05:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	5h 5m	2:55 AM	Basel	Central Station	8:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/9/2025 2:55:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
FlixBus	5h 55m	4:50 AM	Basel	Central Station	10:45 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/9/2025 4:50:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
FlixBus	5h 5m	5:40 PM	Basel	Central Station	10:45 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/9/2025 5:40:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 55m	1:05 AM	Basel	Central Station	6:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/10/2025 1:05:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	5h 5m	2:55 AM	Basel	Central Station	8:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/10/2025 2:55:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
FlixBus	5h 55m	4:50 AM	Basel	Central Station	10:45 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/10/2025 4:50:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
FlixBus	5h 35m	8:10 AM	Basel	Central Station	1:45 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/10/2025 8:10:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
FlixBus	5h 30m	2:30 PM	Basel	Central Station	8:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 12/10/2025 2:30:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Basel to Frankfurt am Main is $21 on 12/9/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Basel and Frankfurt am Main

See here how frequent the connections between Basel and Frankfurt am Main are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Basel to Frankfurt am Main. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Basel and Frankfurt am Main.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 24 buses from Basel to Frankfurt am Main, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Basel and Frankfurt am Main, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Basel to Frankfurt am Main

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Basel to Frankfurt am Main in one click! Book your bus ticket from Basel to Frankfurt am Main starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus	$21
Fastest Bus	4h 55m
Earliest Bus	1:05 AM
Latest Bus	5:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	182.6 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Basel to Frankfurt am Main

Every day, 7 buses from 1 bus companies leave Basel for Frankfurt am Main: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

$22

Friday 12/05

$22

Saturday 12/06

$24

Sunday 12/07

$26

Monday 12/08

$22

Tuesday 12/09

$21

Wednesday 12/10

$22

Thursday 12/11

$22

Friday 12/12

$22

Saturday 12/13

$22

Sunday 12/14

$24

Monday 12/15

$24

Tuesday 12/16

$24

Wednesday 12/17

$24

Thursday 12/18

$24

Friday 12/19

$28

Saturday 12/20

$30

Sunday 12/21

$36

Monday 12/22

$36

Tuesday 12/23

$33

Wednesday 12/24

$33

Thursday 12/25

$32

Friday 12/26

$32

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Basel to Frankfurt am Main

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Basel to Frankfurt am Main, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $21, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Basel to Frankfurt am Main. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $24.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Basel to Frankfurt am Main, with $21. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $22.

How to save money travelling from Basel to Frankfurt am Main

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Basel to Frankfurt am Main in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Basel to Frankfurt am Main, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Basel to Frankfurt am Main are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Basel and Frankfurt am Main

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Basel and Frankfurt am Main.

Heiliggeistkirche Bus Station

Musical Theater

Feldbergstrasse 151

Neuweilerstrasse Bus Station

Drei Linden

Marktplatz

Central Bus Station

Karlsruher Straße 10

Stuttgarter Strasse Bus Stop

Stuttgarter Str.

Central Station

Mannheimer Str 6

Seilerstraße Bus Stop

South Station

Diesterwegplatz

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Basel to Frankfurt am Main? Compare all modes of transports from Basel to Frankfurt am Main.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Basel to Frankfurt am Main

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Basel to Frankfurt am Main? Or which bus companies serve the route Basel to Frankfurt am Main? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Basel to Frankfurt am Main bus

How much does a Basel Frankfurt am Main bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 5h 30m to reach Frankfurt am Main. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Basel to Frankfurt am Main?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $70. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Frankfurt am Main.

On average, how many connections are available from Basel to Frankfurt am Main each day?

Every day, the Basel to Frankfurt am Main bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Basel to Frankfurt am Main take?

The fastest bus from Basel to Frankfurt am Main is offered by FlixBus and takes 4h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $22. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Basel to Frankfurt am Main?

The earliest bus arriving in Frankfurt am Main from Basel starts at 1:05 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Basel to Frankfurt am Main?

The latest bus trip departing from Basel for Frankfurt am Main starts at 5:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Basel Frankfurt am Main route?

When traveling by bus from Basel to Frankfurt am Main, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Frankfurt am Main?

You can check all the direct connections between Basel and Frankfurt am Main by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Basel to Frankfurt am Main bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Basel Frankfurt am Main bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Basel Frankfurt am Main bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Basel to Frankfurt am Main on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Basel to Frankfurt am Main

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Basel and to Frankfurt am Main

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Basel and to Frankfurt am Main. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!