Basel / Bâle to Frankfurt by train

Final Destination: Berlin or Hamburg or Kiel or Frankfurt

All trains also call at: Karlsruhe and Mannheim

Departing from Basel:

These trains depart from Basel SBB station and then go on to also call at Basel Bad Bf station
If the starting point for journey is in Basel city centre, the quicker and cheaper option is to opt for Basel Bad Bf as your departure station.

However, board these trains at Basel SBB station, if;
(1) you will be making a connection into these trains from elsewhere in Switzerland.
(2) you will be making this journey with a rail pass and want to gamble on not making the optional reservations; you'll be more likely to find available seats if you board at Basel SBB

Book early and save: Yes

Online bookings open: 6 months ahead of the travel date

Choosing your departure station:

These trains depart from Basel SBB station and then go on to also call at Basel Bad Bf station
If the starting point for journey is in Basel city centre, the cheaper option is to choose Basel Bad Bf. as your departure station.

Booking this journey:

When making an online booking, check that you’re looking at booking info for the direct trains.

On the DB Bahn booking site look for journeys that have:

• 0 in the Chg. column
• ICE (and only ICE) in the Products column.

Trains departing at different times can be cheaper than others leaving on the same day, so you may need to look through the day's departures to find the cheapest fares.
Use the earlier/later buttons to search for the cheapest ticket prices.

Seat Reservations:

Reservations are highly recommended for this journey; book a 1st class ticket and your seat will be assigned, but not if you book 2nd class - or will be travelling with a rail pass.