Frankfurt Airport to Basel by train
Compare prices, times and book fast direct trains
Overview: trains from Frankfurt Airport to Basel
Find the key information for travelling by train from Frankfurt Airport to Basel, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Travelling from Frankfurt Airport to Basel by train
Want to know how to get from Frankfurt Airport to Basel by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Frankfurt Airport to Basel take around 2 hours and 51 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 288 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Frankfurt Airport is scheduled to depart at around 02:06. The last departure is usually at around 22:08. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 25 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 7 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £23.06.
We think any time is a great time to visit Basel, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Basel.
Is there a direct train from Frankfurt Airport to Basel?
Yes, there is a direct train from Frankfurt Airport to Basel.
How long does it take to travel from Frankfurt Airport to Basel?
The Frankfurt Airport to Basel train travel takes about 2 hours and 51 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Frankfurt Airport to Basel train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Basel leaving Frankfurt Airport at around 02:06 and the last train leaving at around 22:08. This is the same at the weekend.
Other train journeys from Frankfurt Airport
- From Frankfurt Airport to Heidelberg From £15.87
- From Frankfurt Airport to Mannheim From £24.19
- From Frankfurt Airport to Frankfurt am Main From £6.43
- From Frankfurt Airport to Munich From £6.43
- From Frankfurt Airport to Stuttgart From £11.72
- From Frankfurt Airport to Cologne From £6.43
- From Frankfurt Airport to Düsseldorf From £6.43
- From Frankfurt Airport to Nuremberg From £6.43
- From Frankfurt Airport to London From £105.07
- From Frankfurt Airport to Brussels From £26.84
- From Frankfurt Airport to Würzburg From £6.43
- From Frankfurt Airport to Mainz From £12.47
- From Frankfurt Airport to Salzburg From £16.25
- From Frankfurt Airport to Göttingen From £6.43
- From Frankfurt Airport to Fulda From £6.43
Other train journeys to Basel
- From London to Basel From £104.32
- From Strasbourg to Basel From £9.83
- From Cologne to Basel From £26.84
- From Amsterdam to Basel From £30.99
- From Mulhouse to Basel From £8.69
- From Brussels to Basel From £70.68
- From Düsseldorf to Basel From £34.02
- From Berlin to Basel From £33.64
- From Venice to Basel From £58.21
- From Frankfurt am Main to Basel From £17.76
- From Milan to Basel From £26.23
- From Zurich to Basel From £17.39
- From Bern to Basel From £20.41
- From Interlaken to Basel From £32.88
- From Rome to Basel From £105.30
Other train journeys from Basel
- From Basel to Milan From £11.49
- From Basel to Zurich From £17.39
- From Basel to Bern From £20.03
- From Basel to Interlaken From £33.26
- From Basel to Rome From £103.94
- From Basel to Lucerne From £17.01
- From Basel to Florence From £69.70
- From Basel to London From £48.38
- From Basel to Strasbourg From £9.83
- From Basel to Cologne From £33.64
- From Basel to Amsterdam From £30.99
- From Basel to Mulhouse From £3.78
230+ European rail operators Official partner of 230+ European rail operators
Travellers rate us "Excellent!"
Blog posts featuring Frankfurt Airport or Basel
-
Ride into Swiss Bliss with these easy day trips from Zürich
You’ve eaten all the chocolate you can face until Christmas, pushed your Niederdorf knees to the limit and crammed in as much of the Kunsthaus as possible. So where to next?Read more
-
Start planning your summer travel with tickets from just €49!
The wait is over! Tickets for international high-speed trains to and from France are now on sale, with prices starting at €49.Read more
-
Only by train, Only in Switzerland
Your summer journey from Paris to Switzerland starting at 29€. Plus, summer-only routes to the south of France until 27 August!Read more