Bus Frankfurt am Main to Basel: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Basel

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

today

$21

tomorrow

$23

Thursday

$23

Friday

$28

Saturday

$27

Sunday

$31

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 55m	11:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	3:55 PM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/24/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/24/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	4h 45m	8:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	12:45 AM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/24/2026 8:00:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/25/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
FlixBus	7h 25m	10:30 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	5:55 PM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/24/2026 10:30:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/24/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	4h 55m	11:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	3:55 PM	Basel	Central Station		Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/25/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/25/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
	FlixBus	7h 25m	10:30 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	5:55 PM	Basel	Central Station		Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/25/2026 10:30:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/25/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 45m	2:45 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	8:30 AM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/26/2026 2:45:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/26/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	5h 25m	8:15 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	1:40 PM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/26/2026 8:15:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/26/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	4h 55m	11:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	3:55 PM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/26/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/26/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	5h 50m	5:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	10:50 PM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/26/2026 5:00:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/26/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	5h 5m	10:45 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	3:50 AM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/26/2026 10:45:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/27/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 55m	11:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	3:55 PM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/27/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/27/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	5h 50m	5:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	10:50 PM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/27/2026 5:00:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/27/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	4h 45m	8:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	12:45 AM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/27/2026 8:00:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/28/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
FlixBus	5h 45m	2:45 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	8:30 AM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/27/2026 2:45:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/27/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	5h 25m	8:15 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	1:40 PM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/27/2026 8:15:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/27/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Frankfurt am Main to Basel via Freiburg, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  5h 5m
  
  0
  
  10:45 PM
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  2:30 AM
  
  Freiburg
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/26/2026 10:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Freiburg (Germany) arriving at 3/27/2026 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 10m
  
  0
  
  2:40 AM
  
  Freiburg
  Central Bus Station
  
  3:50 AM
  
  Basel
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Freiburg (Germany) at 3/27/2026 2:40:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/27/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 45m	2:45 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	8:30 AM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/28/2026 2:45:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/28/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	5h 25m	8:15 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	1:40 PM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/28/2026 8:15:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/28/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	5h 50m	5:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	10:50 PM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/28/2026 5:00:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/28/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	4h 55m	11:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	3:55 PM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/28/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/28/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	7h 25m	10:30 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	5:55 PM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/28/2026 10:30:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/28/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 45m	3:45 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	9:30 AM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/29/2026 3:45:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/29/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	5h 25m	8:15 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	1:40 PM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/29/2026 8:15:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/29/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	4h 45m	8:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	12:45 AM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/29/2026 8:00:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/30/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
FlixBus	5h 5m	10:45 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	3:50 AM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/29/2026 10:45:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/30/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
FlixBus	5h 50m	5:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	10:50 PM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/29/2026 5:00:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/29/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Frankfurt am Main to Basel via Freiburg, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  5h 5m
  
  0
  
  10:45 PM
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  2:30 AM
  
  Freiburg
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 3/26/2026 10:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Freiburg (Germany) arriving at 3/27/2026 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 10m
  
  0
  
  2:40 AM
  
  Freiburg
  Central Bus Station
  
  3:50 AM
  
  Basel
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Freiburg (Germany) at 3/27/2026 2:40:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 3/27/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save $6

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Frankfurt am Main to Basel is $19 on 4/15/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Frankfurt am Main and Basel

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Frankfurt am Main to Basel. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Frankfurt am Main and Basel.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 16 buses from Frankfurt am Main to Basel, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Frankfurt am Main and Basel, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Basel

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Frankfurt am Main to Basel in one click! Book your bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Basel starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	4h 45m
Earliest Bus	10:30 AM
Latest Bus	10:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	182.6 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Frankfurt am Main to Basel

Every day, 5 buses from 1 bus companies leave Frankfurt am Main for Basel: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/22

Monday 03/23

Tuesday 03/24

$21

Wednesday 03/25

$23

Thursday 03/26

$23

Friday 03/27

$28

Saturday 03/28

$27

Sunday 03/29

$31

Monday 03/30

Tuesday 03/31

$27

Wednesday 04/01

$28

Thursday 04/02

$33

Friday 04/03

$29

Saturday 04/04

$25

Sunday 04/05

$30

Monday 04/06

$35

Tuesday 04/07

$31

Wednesday 04/08

$23

Thursday 04/09

$23

Friday 04/10

$27

Saturday 04/11

$27

Sunday 04/12

$24

Monday 04/13

$21

Tuesday 04/14

$20

Wednesday 04/15

$19

Thursday 04/16

$19

Friday 04/17

$21

Saturday 04/18

The cheapest time to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Basel

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

With a price starting from $19, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Basel. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Basel, with $19. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $23.

How to save money travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Basel

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 Frankfurt am Main to Basel 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 Frankfurt am Main to Basel, 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 Frankfurt am Main to Basel are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Frankfurt am Main and Basel

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

Central Bus Station

Karlsruher Straße 10

Stuttgarter Strasse Bus Stop

Stuttgarter Str.

Seilerstraße Bus Stop

Baseler Platz Bus Stop

Stresemannallee/Mörfelder Landstr. Bus Stop

Heiliggeistkirche Bus Station

Musical Theater

Feldbergstrasse 151

Neuweilerstrasse Bus Station

Drei Linden

Marktplatz

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 Frankfurt am Main to Basel? Compare all modes of transports from Frankfurt am Main to Basel.

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

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

FAQs about the Frankfurt am Main to Basel bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 4h 55m to reach Basel. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $47. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Basel.

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

Every day, the Frankfurt am Main to Basel bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Frankfurt am Main to Basel is offered by FlixBus and takes 4h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $21. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Basel from Frankfurt am Main starts at 10:30 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 Frankfurt am Main to Basel?

The latest bus trip departing from Frankfurt am Main for Basel starts at 10:45 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 Frankfurt am Main Basel route?

When traveling by bus from Frankfurt am Main to Basel, 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 Frankfurt am Main and Basel?

You can check all the direct connections between Frankfurt am Main and Basel 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 Frankfurt am Main to Basel 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 Frankfurt am Main Basel 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 Frankfurt am Main Basel 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 Frankfurt am Main to Basel on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 5 daily trips between Frankfurt am Main and Basel. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Frankfurt am Main to Basel?

Prices and availability for 5 trips between Frankfurt am Main and Basel change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Frankfurt am Main and to Basel

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