What is the best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Basel?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Basel from Frankfurt am Main Airport?
You can reach Basel with just £19 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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BlaBlaCar3h 0m012:00Frankfurt am Main Airport15:00Basel0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 01/05/2025 12:00:00 to , Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 01/05/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 59m021:51Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station00:50BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 01/05/2025 21:51:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 02/05/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 59m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 12m023:24Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station07:36BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 01/05/2025 23:24:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 02/05/2025 07:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 12m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 59m004:38Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station08:37BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 01/05/2025 04:38:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 01/05/2025 08:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
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BlaBlaCar3h 0m011:20Frankfurt am Main Airport14:20Basel0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 02/05/2025 11:20:00 to , Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 02/05/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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BlaBlaCar3h 40m017:10Frankfurt am Main Airport20:50Basel0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 04/05/2025 17:10:00 to , Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 04/05/2025 20:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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BlaBlaCar3h 0m010:20Frankfurt am Main Airport13:20Basel0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 04/05/2025 10:20:00 to , Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 04/05/2025 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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FlixBus6h 30m001:05Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport07:35BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 04/05/2025 01:05:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 04/05/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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FlixBus5h 0m017:10Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport22:10BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 04/05/2025 17:10:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 04/05/2025 22:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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FlixBus4h 45m023:05Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport03:50BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 04/05/2025 23:05:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 05/05/2025 03:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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FlixBus6h 50m010:50Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport17:40BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 04/05/2025 10:50:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 04/05/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 51m002:46Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station08:37BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 04/05/2025 02:46:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 04/05/2025 08:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 51m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 46m007:51Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station10:37BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 04/05/2025 07:51:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 04/05/2025 10:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 46m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 45m008:51Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station11:36BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 04/05/2025 08:51:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 04/05/2025 11:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 59m021:51Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station00:50BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 05/05/2025 21:51:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 06/05/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 59m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 13m021:51Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station01:04BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 05/05/2025 21:51:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 06/05/2025 01:04:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 13m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 57m006:51Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station09:48BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 05/05/2025 06:51:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 05/05/2025 09:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 45m006:51Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station09:36BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 05/05/2025 06:51:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 05/05/2025 09:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
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BlaBlaCar3h 30m008:00Frankfurt am Main Airport11:30Basel0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 06/05/2025 08:00:00 to , Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 06/05/2025 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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What are the fastest trips from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Basel?
You can get to Basel from Frankfurt am Main Airport in just 2h 45m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Deutsche Bahn2h 59m021:51Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station00:50BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 01/05/2025 21:51:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 02/05/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 59m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 59m004:38Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station08:37BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 01/05/2025 04:38:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 01/05/2025 08:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 12m023:24Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station07:36BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 01/05/2025 23:24:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 02/05/2025 07:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 12m
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BlaBlaCar3h 0m012:00Frankfurt am Main Airport15:00Basel0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 01/05/2025 12:00:00 to , Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 01/05/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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BlaBlaCar3h 0m011:20Frankfurt am Main Airport14:20Basel0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 02/05/2025 11:20:00 to , Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 02/05/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 45m008:51Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station11:36BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 04/05/2025 08:51:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 04/05/2025 11:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 46m007:51Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station10:37BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 04/05/2025 07:51:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 04/05/2025 10:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 46m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 51m002:46Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station08:37BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 04/05/2025 02:46:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 04/05/2025 08:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 51m
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BlaBlaCar3h 0m010:20Frankfurt am Main Airport13:20Basel0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 04/05/2025 10:20:00 to , Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 04/05/2025 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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BlaBlaCar3h 40m017:10Frankfurt am Main Airport20:50Basel0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 04/05/2025 17:10:00 to , Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 04/05/2025 20:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus4h 45m023:05Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport03:50BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 04/05/2025 23:05:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 05/05/2025 03:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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FlixBus5h 0m017:10Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport22:10BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 04/05/2025 17:10:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 04/05/2025 22:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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FlixBus6h 30m001:05Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport07:35BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 04/05/2025 01:05:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 04/05/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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FlixBus6h 50m010:50Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport17:40BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 04/05/2025 10:50:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 04/05/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 45m006:51Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station09:36BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 05/05/2025 06:51:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 05/05/2025 09:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 57m006:51Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station09:48BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 05/05/2025 06:51:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 05/05/2025 09:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 59m021:51Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station00:50BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 05/05/2025 21:51:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 06/05/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 59m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 13m021:51Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station01:04BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 05/05/2025 21:51:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 06/05/2025 01:04:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 13m
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BlaBlaCar3h 30m008:00Frankfurt am Main Airport11:30Basel0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 06/05/2025 08:00:00 to , Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 06/05/2025 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Basel
What are the most popular stations in Frankfurt am Main Airport and Basel?
In Frankfurt am Main Airport, you will usually depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station or Frankfurt am Main Airport, while in Basel you will be arriving at Badischer Train Station, Central Station or Markthalle Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Basel from Frankfurt am Main Airport? With 4 connections between 3 Train, Carpool and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Basel, you can pay as low as £19 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Basel in just 2h 45m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Frankfurt am Main Airport and Basel are Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Frankfurt am Main Airport and Basel is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Kelsterbach or to Birsfelden, and look at flights from , and landing at Basel Mulhouse Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Basel?
The most popular companies between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Basel, are Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Basel
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Basel. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Basel
How can I reach Basel from Frankfurt am Main Airport?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train, Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Basel from Frankfurt am Main Airport.
How far is Basel from Frankfurt am Main Airport?
The distance between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Basel is 283.6 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Basel?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 48 kgs, and a flight 70 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Basel?
You can get to Basel with just £19 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Basel?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Basel in just 2h 45m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
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