Frankfurt am Main to Basel bus

Sat 07 Mar
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BlaBlaCar
BlaBlaCar Bus
National Express
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BlaBlaCar
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Frankfurt am Main to Basel

Showing times and prices for 07 Mar

Cheapest price

£18

Average price

£28

Fastest journey

3 h 10 m

Average duration

3 h 16 m

Buses per day

17

Distance

296 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Basel will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.

Fast coaches

Of the 17 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Basel every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 296 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .

The slowest buses will take 3 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

BlaBlaCar
09:003h30
Frankfurt am Main
12:30Basel
£181One-way
0 changes
BlaBlaCar
06:003h20
Frankfurt am Main
09:20Basel
£221One-way
0 changes
BlaBlaCar
11:403h10
Frankfurt am Main
14:50Basel
£231One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
20:004h45
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
00:45Basel, Bahnhof
£251One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
16:455h25
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
22:10Basel, Bahnhof
£261One-way
0 changes

Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Frankfurt am Main to BaselYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main to Basel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 45m
Cheapest Price
£17
FlixBus frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

BlaBlaCar Bus

About
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a long-distance coach company operating in 10 European countries and connecting over 300 destinations. A subsidiary of the French carpooling company BlaBlaCar, it offers comfortable travel with standard amenities such as air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging devices, extra legroom, and adjustable seats. Free Wi-Fi is available on select routes. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only a Standard ticket type, which allows passengers to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 30m
Cheapest Price
£26
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating options.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; additional fees may apply.

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
3 a day

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