The average train between Basel and Dorsten takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Dorsten. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basel and Dorsten. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Dorsten at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Dorsten? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Dorsten. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Dorsten station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Basel to Dorsten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Dorsten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Basel to Dorsten train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and RheinRuhrBahn.
The distance between Basel and Dorsten is 458.4 km. The road distance is 599 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Dorsten Bf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Essen Hbf in around 5h 43m.