How to get from Basel to Dortmund
- 440 km as the crow flies
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Basel to Dortmund: bus. The two cities are about 440 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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440 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €68Older observation | 3h 02m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €46Omio catalogue, Sep 28 | 6h1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €28Omio catalogue, Sep 28 | 10h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€68Older observation3h 02m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€46Omio catalogue, Sep 286h · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€28Omio catalogue, Sep 2810h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Basel to Dortmund: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Canton of Basel-Stadt → Dortmund centralbus
FlixBus·10h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Basel to Dortmund
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:50 and the last at 04:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 02:50 | 04:50 |
All departures
- 02:50
- 03:50
- 04:50
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 28
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusCanton of Basel-Stadt-Dortmund centralBook →
easyJetMilan Malpensa-Düsseldorf AirportSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnDüsseldorf Airport-Dortmund, Basel-Frankfurt, Frankfurt-DortmundBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, easyJet, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Basel to Dortmund works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Canton of Basel-Stadt to Dortmund central, about 10h 10m. In total it's roughly €40 over 10h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Basel to Dortmund: common questions
When is the first bus from Basel to Dortmund?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:50 and the last at 04:50, from Basel SBB, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Basel to Dortmund?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 02:50 and 04:50.
Which station does the bus from Basel to Dortmund leave from?
Basel SBB with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Dortmund from Basel?
About 440 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Basel to Dortmund?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, easyJet, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Dortmund?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026