Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Basel Bad Station | Dortmund | Cheapest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Basel Bad Station | Dortmund | Fastest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Basel SBB | Dortmund Hauptbahnhof | No tags | |||||
 | Basel Bad Station | Dortmund Hauptbahnhof | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Basel to Dortmund
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 11 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £40, 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
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Basel
Türkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland - C
Media Markt Basel
Güterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel - D
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland - E
Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
Train Companies
Based on 30 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixTrain ticket prices on this trip start at £40
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basel to Dortmund by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Basel to Dortmund?
The cheapest train tickets from Basel to Dortmund start from £40. The average price for this train route is around £59. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Basel to Dortmund?
The average train journey time from Basel to Dortmund is 11h 40m, covering a distance of 273 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 11h 40m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Basel to Dortmund route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Basel to Dortmund?
The earliest train from Basel to Dortmund departs at 08:44. And the latest train departs at 08:44.
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 1 Jun 2026 with a price of £43To 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 £43 to £61 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 £43, which is on 2026-06-01.
