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Compare train and bus for Basel to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 273 miles (440 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€95 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest |
6h 15m Average total duration Fastest 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Basel to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Basel to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Dortmund
Travel to Dortmund easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Dortmund.
There are 2 options to travel between Basel and Dortmund including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Dortmund is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $32 (€28) compared to other travel options to Dortmund:
Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $11 (€10) less than taking a train, which costs on average $42 (€38) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Dortmund from Basel is by train with an average travel time of 6 h 1 min.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Getting to Dortmund by bus takes 10 h 10 min on average.
The distance is approximately 273 miles (440 km) from Basel to Dortmund.
The average frequency per day from Basel to Dortmund is:
- Around 7 buses per day.
- 1 flight a day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Dortmund from Basel as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Basel to Dortmund:
- Most travelers board their bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Most travelers board their train from Basel SBB and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Basel to Dortmund:
- FlixBus can take you to Dortmund by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Basel to Dortmund for $32 (€28).
- Deutsche Bahn can take you to Dortmund by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Basel to Dortmund for $42 (€38).
Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
- 1 direct bus per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct train per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Dortmund as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Dortmund from Basel.
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