Coach Basel to Frankfurt am Main from £16

Which bus from Basel to Frankfurt am Main is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Basel to Frankfurt am Main. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£16

tomorrow

£16

Thursday

£16

Friday

£17

Saturday

£20

Sunday

£18

Monday

£18

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 30m	14:45	Basel	Central Station	20:15	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 05/05/2026 14:45:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 05/05/2026 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
FlixBus	5h 5m	17:40	Basel	Central Station	22:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 05/05/2026 17:40:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 05/05/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
FlixBus	7h 25m	10:35	Basel	Central Station	18:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 05/05/2026 10:35:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 05/05/2026 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 55m	01:05	Basel	Central Station	06:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 06/05/2026 01:05:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 06/05/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	5h 55m	04:50	Basel	Central Station	10:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 06/05/2026 04:50:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 06/05/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
FlixBus	5h 50m	08:05	Basel	Central Station	13:55	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 06/05/2026 08:05:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 06/05/2026 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	5h 30m	14:45	Basel	Central Station	20:15	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 06/05/2026 14:45:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 06/05/2026 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
FlixBus	5h 5m	17:40	Basel	Central Station	22:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 06/05/2026 17:40:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 06/05/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 50m	08:05	Basel	Central Station	13:55	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 07/05/2026 08:05:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 07/05/2026 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	5h 30m	14:45	Basel	Central Station	20:15	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 07/05/2026 14:45:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 07/05/2026 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
FlixBus	5h 5m	17:40	Basel	Central Station	22:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 07/05/2026 17:40:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 07/05/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
FlixBus	5h 35m	18:40	Basel	Central Station	00:15	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 07/05/2026 18:40:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 08/05/2026 00:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
FlixBus	4h 55m	01:05	Basel	Central Station	06:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 07/05/2026 01:05:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 07/05/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 50m	08:05	Basel	Central Station	13:55	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 08/05/2026 08:05:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 08/05/2026 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	5h 30m	14:45	Basel	Central Station	20:15	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 08/05/2026 14:45:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 08/05/2026 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
FlixBus	4h 55m	01:05	Basel	Central Station	06:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 08/05/2026 01:05:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 08/05/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	5h 5m	17:40	Basel	Central Station	22:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 08/05/2026 17:40:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 08/05/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
FlixBus	5h 35m	18:40	Basel	Central Station	00:15	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 08/05/2026 18:40:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 09/05/2026 00:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 55m	01:05	Basel	Central Station	06:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 09/05/2026 01:05:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 09/05/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	5h 5m	02:55	Basel	Central Station	08:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 09/05/2026 02:55:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 09/05/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
FlixBus	5h 40m	03:05	Basel	Central Station	08:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 09/05/2026 03:05:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 09/05/2026 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
FlixBus	5h 55m	04:50	Basel	Central Station	10:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 09/05/2026 04:50:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 09/05/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
FlixBus	5h 35m	18:40	Basel	Central Station	00:15	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 09/05/2026 18:40:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 10/05/2026 00:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Basel to Frankfurt am Main via Karlsruhe, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  4h 55m
  
  0
  
  01:05
  
  Basel
  Central Station
  
  03:45
  
  Karlsruhe
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £10
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 08/05/2026 01:05:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 08/05/2026 03:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 10m
  
  0
  
  03:50
  
  Karlsruhe
  Central Station
  
  06:00
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 08/05/2026 03:50:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 08/05/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 55m	04:50	Basel	Central Station	10:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 10/05/2026 04:50:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 10/05/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
FlixBus	4h 55m	01:05	Basel	Central Station	06:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 10/05/2026 01:05:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 10/05/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	5h 5m	02:55	Basel	Central Station	08:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 10/05/2026 02:55:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 10/05/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
FlixBus	5h 40m	03:05	Basel	Central Station	08:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 10/05/2026 03:05:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 10/05/2026 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
FlixBus	5h 50m	08:05	Basel	Central Station	13:55	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 10/05/2026 08:05:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 10/05/2026 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 55m	01:05	Basel	Central Station	06:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 11/05/2026 01:05:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 11/05/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	5h 5m	02:55	Basel	Central Station	08:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 11/05/2026 02:55:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 11/05/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
FlixBus	5h 40m	03:05	Basel	Central Station	08:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 11/05/2026 03:05:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 11/05/2026 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
FlixBus	5h 55m	04:50	Basel	Central Station	10:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 11/05/2026 04:50:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 11/05/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
FlixBus	5h 50m	08:05	Basel	Central Station	13:55	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 11/05/2026 08:05:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 11/05/2026 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Basel to Frankfurt am Main is £16 on 06/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Basel and Frankfurt am Main?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Basel to Frankfurt am Main. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily coaches from Basel to Frankfurt am Main. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Basel and Frankfurt am Main.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 21 coaches from Basel to Frankfurt am Main, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Basel and Frankfurt am Main, with 5 offers.

All facts for Basel to Frankfurt am Main bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus that travel daily 7 times by bus from Basel to Frankfurt am Main in one click. Book your Basel to Frankfurt am Main bus ticket starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus	£16
Fastest Bus	4h 55m
Earliest Coach	10:35
Latest Coach	18:40
Daily Bus Connections	7 Ø
Distance	293.7 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Basel to Frankfurt am Main?

Every day, 7 buses from 1 coach companies leave Basel for Frankfurt am Main. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

Tuesday 05/05

£16

Wednesday 06/05

£16

Thursday 07/05

£16

Friday 08/05

£17

Saturday 09/05

£20

Sunday 10/05

£18

Monday 11/05

£18

Tuesday 12/05

£17

Wednesday 13/05

£19

Thursday 14/05

£21

Friday 15/05

£21

Saturday 16/05

Sunday 17/05

£21

Monday 18/05

£17

Tuesday 19/05

£16

Wednesday 20/05

£16

Thursday 21/05

£17

Friday 22/05

£19

Saturday 23/05

£20

Sunday 24/05

£21

Monday 25/05

£24

Tuesday 26/05

£22

Wednesday 27/05

£19

Thursday 28/05

£17

Friday 29/05

£16

Saturday 30/05

£18

Sunday 31/05

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 £16, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Basel to Frankfurt am Main. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £18.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Basel to Frankfurt am Main, with £16. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £16.

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 higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

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 coach 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 coaches from Basel to Frankfurt am Main are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

All bus stations and stops in Basel and Frankfurt am Main

Here is a map with all coach stations in Basel and Frankfurt am Main. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Musical Theater

Feldbergstrasse 151

Neuweilerstrasse Bus Station

Drei Linden

Marktplatz

Claraplatz Bus Station

Central Coach Station

Karlsruher Straße 10

Stuttgarter Strasse Bus Stop

Stuttgarter Str.

Seilerstraße Bus Stop

Baseler Platz Bus Stop

Stresemannallee/Mörfelder Landstr. Bus Stop

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.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Basel to Frankfurt am Main

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Basel to Frankfurt am Main. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Basel to Frankfurt am Main bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Basel Frankfurt am Main bus trip is available from £16 and takes 4h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £41. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Frankfurt am Main.

How many connections are available for the Basel Frankfurt am Main route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Basel to Frankfurt am Main is offered by roughly 7 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Basel to Frankfurt am Main is provided by FlixBus and takes 4h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £16. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Frankfurt am Main departs from Basel at 10:35. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

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

The latest bus to Frankfurt am Main departs from Basel at 18:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Basel Frankfurt am Main route?

Passengers looking to travel from Basel to Frankfurt am Main can travel with FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 bus to Frankfurt am Main from Basel?

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 bus for the Basel Frankfurt am Main bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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.

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

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 7 daily trips between Basel and Frankfurt am Main. 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 Basel to Frankfurt am Main?

Prices and availability for 7 trips between Basel and Frankfurt am Main 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 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’ll find all the details about your bus route!