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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Dorsten is to bus which costs €30 - €95 and takes 11h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Dorsten is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Dorsten?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Dorsten. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Dorsten Bf via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Basel to Dorsten?

The distance between Basel and Dorsten is 601 km. The road distance is 577.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Dorsten without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €50 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Basel to Dorsten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Dorsten train from?

Basel to Dorsten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Dorsten?

The best way to get from Basel to Dorsten is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €95 and takes 11h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €300 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Basel to Dorsten train arrive?

Basel to Dorsten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Dorsten?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Dorsten is 578 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Basel to Dorsten.

Where can I stay near Dorsten?

There are 1319+ hotels available in Dorsten.

Basel to Dorsten - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Dorsten by train, bus, night train, 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 Essen Hbftrain 43
5h 18m
€50–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Duisburg central train stationbus N11
11h 55m
€34–93
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
8h 51m
€63–333
Drive 577.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Dorstencar 577.5 km
4h 53m
€100–145
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
6h 29m
€113–292
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
6h
€100–308
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
5h 47m
€125–292
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 7m
€153–344
Train to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
6h 19m
€168–455
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 6m
€107–305

Basel to Dorsten by train

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5h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 600.6 km
Duration: 5h 18m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–150 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Duisburg central train station once daily. Tickets cost €30–90 and the journey takes 10h.

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