Bus and Coach from Frankfurt am Main to Basel: Compare all prices

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

£19

tomorrow

£21

Monday

£15

Tuesday

£16

Wednesday

£16

Thursday

£16

Friday

£18

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 25m	08:15	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	13:40	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 21/03/2026 08:15:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 21/03/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	4h 45m	20:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	00:45	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 21/03/2026 20:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 22/03/2026 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
FlixBus	4h 55m	11:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	15:55	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 21/03/2026 11:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 21/03/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	5h 5m	22:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	03:50	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 21/03/2026 22:45:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 22/03/2026 03:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
FlixBus	5h 45m	02:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	08:30	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 21/03/2026 02:45:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 21/03/2026 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 45m	02:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	08:30	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 22/03/2026 02:45:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 22/03/2026 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	4h 45m	20:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	00:45	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 22/03/2026 20:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 23/03/2026 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
FlixBus	5h 25m	08:15	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	13:40	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 22/03/2026 08:15:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 22/03/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	4h 55m	11:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	15:55	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 22/03/2026 11:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 22/03/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	5h 25m	16:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	22:10	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 22/03/2026 16:45:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 22/03/2026 22:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 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 £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  5h 25m
  
  0
  
  08:15
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  12:05
  
  Freiburg
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £14
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 22/03/2026 08:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Freiburg (Germany) arriving at 22/03/2026 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 25m
  
  0
  
  12:15
  
  Freiburg
  Central Coach Station
  
  13:40
  
  Basel
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Freiburg (Germany) at 22/03/2026 12:15:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 22/03/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 25m	08:15	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	13:40	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 23/03/2026 08:15:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 23/03/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	4h 45m	20:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	00:45	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 23/03/2026 20:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 24/03/2026 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
FlixBus	5h 45m	02:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	08:30	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 23/03/2026 02:45:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 23/03/2026 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	4h 55m	11:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	15:55	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 23/03/2026 11:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 23/03/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	5h 50m	17:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	22:50	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 23/03/2026 17:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 23/03/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 25m	10:30	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	17:55	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 24/03/2026 10:30:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 24/03/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	4h 55m	11:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	15:55	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 24/03/2026 11:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 24/03/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	4h 45m	20:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	00:45	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 24/03/2026 20:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 25/03/2026 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	4h 55m	11:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	15:55	Basel	Central Station		Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 25/03/2026 11:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 25/03/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
	FlixBus	7h 25m	10:30	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	17:55	Basel	Central Station		Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 25/03/2026 10:30:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 25/03/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 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	02:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	08:30	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 26/03/2026 02:45:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 26/03/2026 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	5h 25m	08:15	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	13:40	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 26/03/2026 08:15:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 26/03/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	4h 55m	11:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	15:55	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 26/03/2026 11:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 26/03/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	5h 50m	17:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	22:50	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 26/03/2026 17:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 26/03/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	5h 5m	22:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	03:50	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 26/03/2026 22:45:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 27/03/2026 03:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 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	5h 45m	02:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	08:30	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 27/03/2026 02:45:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 27/03/2026 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	4h 55m	11:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	15:55	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 27/03/2026 11:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 27/03/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	5h 50m	17:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	22:50	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 27/03/2026 17:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 27/03/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	7h 25m	10:30	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	17:55	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 27/03/2026 10:30:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 27/03/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	5h 5m	22:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	03:50	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 27/03/2026 22:45:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 28/03/2026 03:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Frankfurt am Main to Basel is £15 on 23/03/2026. Flexible travellers 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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily coaches 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 19 coaches from Frankfurt am Main to Basel, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Frankfurt am Main and Basel, with 5 offers.

Facts about coaches 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 £15!

Cheapest Bus	£15
Fastest Bus	4h 45m
Earliest Coach	02:45
Latest Coach	22:45
Daily Bus Connections	5 Ø
Distance	293.7 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Frankfurt am Main to Basel

Every day, 5 buses from 1 coach 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 21/03/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 16/03

Tuesday 17/03

Wednesday 18/03

Thursday 19/03

Friday 20/03

Saturday 21/03

£19

Sunday 22/03

£21

Monday 23/03

£15

Tuesday 24/03

£16

Wednesday 25/03

£16

Thursday 26/03

£16

Friday 27/03

£18

Saturday 28/03

£20

Sunday 29/03

£21

Monday 30/03

Tuesday 31/03

£20

Wednesday 01/04

£21

Thursday 02/04

£25

Friday 03/04

£22

Saturday 04/04

£19

Sunday 05/04

£22

Monday 06/04

£25

Tuesday 07/04

£23

Wednesday 08/04

£19

Thursday 09/04

£18

Friday 10/04

£20

Saturday 11/04

£20

Sunday 12/04

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 £14, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Frankfurt am Main to Basel. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £19.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Basel, with £14. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £16.

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 coaches from Frankfurt am Main to Basel are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Frankfurt am Main and Basel

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Frankfurt am Main and Basel.

Central Coach Station

Karlsruher Straße 10

Stuttgarter Strasse Bus Stop

Stuttgarter Str.

Seilerstraße Bus Stop

Baseler Platz Bus Stop

Stresemannallee/Mörfelder Landstr. Bus Stop

Central Station

Meret Oppenheim-Strasse

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 coaches 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 coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Frankfurt am Main - Basel bus trip is available from £15 and takes 5h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Frankfurt am Main to Basel is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £15 to £53. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Frankfurt am Main to Basel is offered by roughly 5 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Frankfurt am Main to Basel is provided by FlixBus and takes 4h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £19. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Basel departs from Frankfurt am Main at 02:45. 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 Frankfurt am Main to Basel?

The latest bus to Basel departs from Frankfurt am Main at 22:45. 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 Frankfurt am Main - Basel route?

Passengers looking to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Basel 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 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 bus to Basel from Frankfurt am Main?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Frankfurt am Main Basel 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 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 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 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!