Next departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Basel SBB | Dortmund Hauptbahnhof | Cheapest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Basel Bad Station | Dortmund | Fastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 10:57 AM CET.
Compare 3 ways to go from Basel to Dortmund
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Basel and Dortmund?
Basel
- ABasel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
- BMeret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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Basel
Türkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland - D
Media Markt Basel
Güterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel - E
Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
Train companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basel to Dortmund by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Basel to Dortmund?
The cheapest train tickets from Basel to Dortmund start at $127. The average price for this train route is around $127. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Basel to Dortmund?
The average train trip from Basel to Dortmund takes 11h 38m and covers 440 km. The quickest train gets you there in 11h 16m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which train operators serve the Basel to Dortmund route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Basel to Dortmund?
The earliest train from Basel to Dortmund departs at 8:46am. The latest train departs at 8:46am.
What is the best train operator from Basel to Dortmund?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11504 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Basel to Dortmund?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Basel to Dortmund?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Basel to Dortmund?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Basel to Dortmund was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $73To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Basel to Dortmund, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $73 to $73 for a train ticket from Basel to Dortmund based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $73 which is on 2025-12-15.
