What is the travel distance from Basel to Dortmund?

Basel and Dortmund are 274 miles (441 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Basel to Dortmund?

The majority of buses traveling from Basel to Dortmund start their journey at Basel Central Station and wind up at Dortmund Hauptbahnhof. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Dortmund?

Once in Dortmund, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Dortmund Concert Hall, Dortmund CityTour, Steinwache Memorial and Museum, Brewery Museum and DASA.

Bus Basel to Dortmund from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Basel to Dortmund on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:05pm	Basel SBB	11h 10m	9:15am	Dortmund	CheapestFastest
	2:30pm	Basel SBB	11h 35m	2:05am	Dortmund	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:09am	Basel Bad Station	11h 16m	6:25pm	Dortmund	No tags
	6:35pm	Basel SBB	13h 45m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
	11:35am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	14h 30m	2:05am	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Dortmund on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:50am	Basel SBB	10h 10m	3:00pm	Dortmund	CheapestFastest
	1:05am	Basel SBB	11h	12:05pm	Dortmund	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:09am	Basel Bad Station	12h 21m	7:30pm	Dortmund	No tags
	6:35pm	Basel SBB	13h 45m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
	10:05pm	Basel SBB	11h 10m	9:15am	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Dortmund on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:50am	Basel SBB	10h 10m	3:00pm	Dortmund	CheapestFastest
6:40pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	14h 35m	9:15am	Dortmund	No tags
11:30pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	14h 20m	1:50pm	Dortmund	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Basel to Dortmund

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 20mAverage Duration

273 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $173	Average Duration14h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$37 - $37	Average Duration13h 13m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$34 - $54	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Basel and Dortmund?

Stops in Basel

A
Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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B
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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C
Basel Bahnhofs
Centralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
D
Arrêt d'autobus Basel
Allschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
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Stops in Dortmund

A
Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Brinkhoffstraße 33, 44137 Dortmund, Germany
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B
ZOB
Quadbeckstraße, 44147 Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen
C
Dortmund Bushaltestelle
Dortmund, Germany
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D
Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle
Königswall 24, 44137 Dortmund, , Germany

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FlixBus

3.5/511,408 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Basel to Dortmund by bus

What is the travel distance from Basel to Dortmund?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Basel to Dortmund?
What are the best sights and things to do in Dortmund?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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11/22

$44

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$44

11/24

$38

11/25

$35

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11/28

$37

The cheapest trip from Basel to Dortmund was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $35

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Basel to Dortmund, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $35 to $96 for a bus ticket from Basel to Dortmund based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-11-25.