What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Datteln?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Datteln is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Datteln?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Datteln is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Datteln?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Datteln. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Datteln Postamt via Düsseldorf central bus station, Dortmund Hbf and Dortmund Mengede Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.

How far is it from Basel to Datteln?

The distance between Basel and Datteln is 607 km. The road distance is 565.3 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Datteln without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Datteln without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €110 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Datteln?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Basel to Datteln, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Datteln bus from?

Basel to Datteln bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Basel to Datteln?

The best way to get from Basel to Datteln is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €110 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus via Düsseldorf, which costs and takes 11h 4m.

Where does the Basel to Datteln bus arrive?

Basel to Datteln bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dusseldorf Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Basel to Datteln?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Datteln is 565 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Basel to Datteln.

Where can I stay near Datteln?

There are 415+ hotels available in Datteln.

Basel to Datteln - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Datteln by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain 43
5h 54m
€113–604
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N122
11h 39m
€44–73
Bus via Düsseldorf
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Dortmund central bus stationbus 081 / ...
11h 4m
Drive 565.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Dattelncar 565.3 km
4h 48m
€98–141
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Mengede Bftrain
7h 13m
€128–326
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Mengede Bftrain
6h 52m
€115–342
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Mengede Bftrain
6h 38m
€161–313

Basel to Datteln by train and bus

58Weekly Services

5h 54mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 606.5 km
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Datteln, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Dortmund Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €110–260 and the journey takes 4h 56m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Datteln Postamt via Düsseldorf central bus station, Dortmund central bus station, Dortmund Hbf, and Dortmund Mengede Bf in around 11h 4m.

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