How far is Düsseldorf from Basel?

The distance between the two cities is 256 miles (412 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Düsseldorf to Basel leave from ZOB am Hbf and arrive at Basel Central Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

Once in Basel, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Tinguely Fountain, The border triangle and the Rhine port, Zoo Basel, Museum Tinguely and Vitra Design Museum.

Bus Düsseldorf to Basel from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Basel on October 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:40am	Hbf	17h 20m	4:00am	Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Basel on October 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:45am	ZOB am Hbf	8h 40m	12:25pm	Basel Central Station	CheapestFastest
	3:45am	ZOB am Hbf	13h 30m	5:15pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	7:00am	ZOB am Hbf	12h 14m	7:14pm	Basel Bad Station	No tags
	5:20pm	ZOB am Hbf	18h 50m	12:10pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
	3:45am	Düsseldorf Airport	12h 10m	3:55pm	Basel Central Station	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Basel on October 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:40am	Hbf	17h 20m	4:00am	Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Basel on October 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:40am	Hbf	17h 20m	4:00am	Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Basel on October 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:40am	Hbf	17h 20m	4:00am	Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:32 PM CEST.

Compare 3 ways to go from Düsseldorf to Basel.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $148	Average Duration13h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$82 - $196	Average Duration4h 47m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $64	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Düsseldorf to Basel

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

5h 30mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest ticket

17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Düsseldorf to Basel: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$52

Average bus trip duration13h 30m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure1:25am

Distance257 miles (413 km)

Latest bus departure11:05pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,791 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/510,942 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

CH bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, MarinoBus, Infobus, Ecolines, RegioJet

Düsseldorf to Basel Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Düsseldorf to Basel.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Düsseldorf to Basel from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Basel from Düsseldorf, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Düsseldorf and Basel?

Stops in Düsseldorf

A - ZOB am Hbf

B - Hbf

C - Bastionstraße, 24

D - Kurfürstenstraße

E - Kasernenstraße

Stops in Basel

A - Basel Central Station

B - Arrêt d'autobus Basel

C - Basel Badischer Bahnhof

D - Basel Bahnhofs

Frequently asked questions for your trip Düsseldorf - Basel

How far is Düsseldorf from Basel?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Düsseldorf to Basel?
What are the best sights and things to do in Basel?

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

Best price found

10/04

$68

10/05

$76

Today

$97

10/07

No data

10/08

$33

10/09

No data

10/10

$71

10/11

$64

The cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Basel was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of $33

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

You can expect to pay from $33 to $97 for a bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-10-08.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Düsseldorf to Basel but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Düsseldorf to Basel, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Düsseldorf to Basel.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Düsseldorf to Basel, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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Bus Tickets from Düsseldorf to Basel

Next departures

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Bus Düsseldorf to Basel: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Düsseldorf and Basel?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Düsseldorf - Basel

How far is Düsseldorf from Basel?

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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