How to travel from Dortmund to Basel

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Travel Information from Dortmund to Basel

Distance273 miles (440 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$33 - $31
Cheapest modeBus • $31 (€28) • 9 h 10 min
Fastest modeTrain • $33 (€30) • 5 h 12 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 273 miles (440 km) by train or bus from Dortmund to Basel. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Dortmund to Basel.

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from Dortmund to Basel

How to get from Dortmund to Basel by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Dortmund to Basel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
12:10PM9h08
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
09:18PMBasel Bad Bhf
$541One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:40PM9h10
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
03:50AMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
$521One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air France HopAF1107 · AF1192
06:40AM3h10
Dusseldorf Airport
09:50AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
$3751One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 2042 · EC 9
09:36AM6h00
Dortmund Hbf
03:36PMBasel SBB
$951One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 27 · ICE 225 · ICE 73
08:35AM6h20
Dortmund Hbf
02:55PMBasel SBB
$1141One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 105
09:36AM5h12
Dortmund Hbf
02:48PMBasel SBB
$1421One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:55AM11h00
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
03:55PMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
$531One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:00PM11h45
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
12:45AMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
$641One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1800 · KL1947
11:30AM5h55
Dusseldorf Airport
05:25PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
$2991One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1800 · KL1949
11:30AM10h35
Dusseldorf Airport
10:05PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
$2991One-way
1 transfer
German AirwaysKL1796+KLM CityhopperKL1947
06:15AM11h10
Dusseldorf Airport
05:25PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
$3911One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Basel

Travel to Basel 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 Dortmund to Basel.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Dortmund to Basel: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Basel from Dortmund is by taking a bus, which costs on average $31 (€28).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Dortmund to Basel:

A bus is () less than a flight with an average ticket price of () from Dortmund to Basel.

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train with an average ticket price of $33 (€30) from Dortmund to Basel.

The quickest way to travel from Dortmund to Basel is by train, which takes on average 5 h 12 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 9 h 10 min.

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

The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Basel is:

  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flight per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Basel from Dortmund 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 from Dortmund to Basel:

  • Trains most often depart from Dortmund at Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Basel at Basel SBB.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dortmund to Basel:

  • You can travel by bus from Dortmund to Basel with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Dortmund to Basel tickets for $31 (€28) on Omio.
  • You can travel to Basel from Dortmund by train with Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $33 (€30) with Deutsche Bahn from Dortmund to Basel.

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

  • You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Basel with FlixBus.
  • You can find 1 direct train per day to Basel with Deutsche Bahn.

Direct services to Basel tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Looking to extend your trip from Dortmund to Basel? Many Omio customers who go from Dortmund to Basel usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Zurich, Milan, Strasbourg or Amsterdam. If you're looking to explore Paris, Zurich, Milan, Strasbourg or Amsterdam from Basel, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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