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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Dortmund is to bus which costs €30 - €80 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Dortmund is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Dortmund?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Dortmund central bus station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Dortmund?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Dortmund Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Basel to Dortmund?

The distance between Basel and Dortmund is 584 km. The road distance is 544.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €60 - €120.

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

The train from Basel Bad Bf to Dortmund Hbf takes 4h 56m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Basel to Dortmund bus from?

Basel to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Dortmund train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Basel to Dortmund is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Basel to Dortmund bus arrive?

Basel to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Basel to Dortmund train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Dortmund is 545 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Basel to Dortmund.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Dortmund?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Dortmund?

Book your Basel to Dortmund bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dortmund?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Dortmund 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 Dortmund Hbftrain 43
4h 56m
€60–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Dortmund central bus stationbus N122
10h 10m
€30–80
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
8h 32m
€57–348
Drive 544.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Dortmundcar 544.6 km
4h 43m
€95–137
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 8m
€118–312
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, 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 Hbftrain
5h 39m
€105–318
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 2m
€128–335
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, 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 Hbftrain
5h 26m
€130–302
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dortmund Hbftrain
5h 52m
€151–349
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 Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 21m
€104–325

Basel to Dortmund by train

53Weekly Trains

4h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 583.8 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Dortmund Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €60–120 and the journey takes 4h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Dortmund central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–80 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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