How to travel from Basel to Dortmund

There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Dortmund including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of €40.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Dortmund:

A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Dortmund costing on average €68.

A bus is €133 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Dortmund costing on average €173.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 8h 45m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 46m.

Flight takes on average 11h 32m.

The distance from Basel to Dortmund is approximately 273 miles (440 km).

The average frequency per day from Basel to Dortmund is:

• Around 17 flights per day.
• Around 8 trains per day.
• Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Dortmund as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Dortmund:

• Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dortmund by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Dortmund by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Dortmund with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
• 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).

Omio customers who travel from Basel to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Munich, Katowice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Dortmund to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Dortmund, you can explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district for trendy cafes and boutiques, attend concerts at the Westfalenhallen, and discover industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery museum. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See or visit the Botanischer Garten Rombergpark for its serene landscapes. Key sights include Westfalenpark with its iconic Florianturm, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, Signal Iduna Park, the Dortmund Zoo, and the German Football Museum.

Two to three days are ideal to explore Dortmund's key attractions, such as the Zollern Colliery, Dortmund U-Tower, and Westfalenpark, while also enjoying local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.