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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Basel is to rideshare which costs SFr 35 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 350.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dortmund central bus station station and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Dortmund to Basel?

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

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs SFr 85 - SFr 180.

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

The train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel Bad Bf takes 5h including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Dortmund to Basel?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Basel is to train which takes 5h and costs SFr 85 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 60 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Dortmund to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dortmund to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dortmund to Basel?

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

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

Book your Dortmund to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Basel.

Can I share a ride from Dortmund to Basel?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dortmund and Basel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Dortmund to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Dortmund to Basel by train, bus, night train, car, rideshare, 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 Dortmund Hbf to Basel Bad Bf43
5h
CHF 85–180
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Dortmund to Basel543.4 km
6h 29m
CHF 35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Basel SBBN122
9h 10m
CHF 40–60
Night train
1. Take the night train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel Bad BfNj
7h 9m
CHF 45–246
Drive 544.6 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Basel544.6 km
4h 43m
CHF 87–125
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln-EhrenfeldRe
2. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to Basel SBBNightjet
9h 18m
CHF 96–299
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
4h 23m
CHF 138–347
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)DUS - BSL
6h 9m
CHF 117–297
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 43m
CHF 97–291
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 42m
CHF 118–321
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 19m
CHF 102–312

Dortmund to Basel by train

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Distance: 583.7 km
Duration: 5h

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel Bad Bf every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 85–180 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Basel SBB 6 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 40–60 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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