How to travel from Basel to Düsseldorf

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

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $49 (€40).

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

A bus is $106 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Düsseldorf costing on average $155 (€127).

A bus is $297 (€243) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Düsseldorf costing on average $346 (€283).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 6h 53m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 19m.

Flight takes on average 8h 29m.

The distance from Basel to Düsseldorf is approximately 255 miles (411 km).

The average frequency per day from Basel to Düsseldorf is:

• Around 12 flights per day.
• Around 8 trains per day.
• Around 8 buses per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.

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

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Düsseldorf by train.

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

• 3 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 Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.

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

In Düsseldorf, you can explore Carlsplatz markets for diverse foods, take a Rhine River boat cruise, or visit the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. Enjoy performances at Deutsche Oper am Rhein, or relax in the Japanese Garden in Nordpark. Key sights include the Rheinturm for city views, luxury shopping at Königsallee, vibrant nightlife in Altstadt, art at Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, and the baroque beauty of Schloss Benrath.

Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Düsseldorf's key attractions, such as the Altstadt, Königsallee, and Rheinturm, while enjoying its vibrant art scene and culinary offerings.