The average train between Basel and Dorsten takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day 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 twice daily between Basel and Dorsten. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Dorsten at 2:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Dorsten. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Dorsten station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
Basel to Dorsten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB 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 605 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €100–460 and the journey takes 4h 42m.