How to Travel from
Basel to Dortmund
by Plane, Train, Bus or Car
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Basel, Switzerland → Dortmund, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Basel to Dortmund
Composite routes from Basel to Dortmund
Cheapest
4 h 35 min
Car
543 km.
from $29
Route Navigator Basel - Dortmund
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Continue onto Schlettstadterstrasse
Schlettstadterstrasse, 93 м
93 м
Turn left onto Türkheimerstrasse
Türkheimerstrasse, 158 м
158 м
Turn right onto Colmarerstrasse
Colmarerstrasse, 245 м
245 м
Turn left onto Kannenfeldstrasse
Kannenfeldstrasse, 390 м
390 м
Keep right onto Mülhauserstrasse
Mülhauserstrasse, 1 km 607 м
1 km 607 м
Turn left onto Elsässerstrasse
Elsässerstrasse, 250 м
250 м
Keep right onto Elsässerstrasse
Elsässerstrasse, 248 м
248 м
Keep right
1 km 340 м
1 km 340 м
Keep right and drive toward Basel-Kleinhüningen, Deutschland, Lörrach, Riehen
Basel-Kleinhüningen, Deutschland, Lörrach, Riehen, 244 м
244 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Riehenring
Riehenring, 211 м
211 м
Continue and drive toward Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe, 2 km 105 м
2 km 105 м
Keep left onto A 5
232 km 362 м
232 km 362 м
Keep right and take B 535 toward Schwetzingen, Heidelberg, Leimen
Schwetzingen, Heidelberg, Leimen, B 535, 318 м
318 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take B 535 toward Schwetzingen
Schwetzingen, B 535, 350 м
350 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Frankfurt, Darmstadt
Frankfurt, Darmstadt, A 5, 5 km 563 м
5 km 563 м
Keep right and take A 656 toward Mannheim, Heidelberg
Mannheim, Heidelberg, A 656, 240 м
240 м
Keep left and drive toward Mannheim
Mannheim, 1 km 508 м
1 km 508 м
Keep left and take A 5 toward Frankfurt a.M., Darmstadt
Frankfurt a.M., Darmstadt, A 5, 14 km 319 м
14 km 319 м
Keep right and drive toward Mannheim, Viernheim, Weinheim
Mannheim, Viernheim, Weinheim, 193 м
193 м
Keep left and take A 5 toward Mannheim, Viernheim
Mannheim, Viernheim, A 5, 378 м
378 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Köln
Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Köln, A 5, 36 km 490 м
36 km 490 м
Keep right onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Hannover, Dortmund, Frankfurt, Darmstadt
Hannover, Dortmund, Frankfurt, Darmstadt, A 5, 72 km 530 м
72 km 530 м
Keep right and take A 45 toward Dortmund, Wetzlar, Marburg, Gießen
Dortmund, Wetzlar, Marburg, Gießen, A 45, 165 km 306 м
165 km 306 м
Keep right and take B 54 toward Herdecke, Dortmund-Hohensyburg, Dortmund
Herdecke, Dortmund-Hohensyburg, Dortmund, B 54, 190 м
190 м
Keep right and take B 54 toward Dortmund
Dortmund, B 54, 8 km 36 м
8 km 36 м
Turn left onto Südwall
Südwall, 1 km 186 м
1 km 186 м
Turn left onto Schmiedingstraße
Schmiedingstraße, 1 km 560 м
1 km 560 м
Turn left onto Grüne Straße
Grüne Straße, 267 м
267 м
Turn left
245 м
245 м
Turn right
300 м
300 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 8
Train operators
Found: 11
NS
NS
Website
EU
Eurostar
Website
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
NI
Nightjet
Website
DB
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
SR
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
TE
Trenitalia EuroCity
Website
NE
National Express
Website
TT
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
VR
VIAS Rail GmbH
Website
EU
Eurobahn
Website
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
5h
4 times a day
$97.83–$108.70
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
SR
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
1h 12m
Every 20 minutes
$35.87–$65.22
+41 848 44 66 88
+41 848 44 66 88
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Dortmund?
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Dortmund is to bus which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 10h 10m.
What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Dortmund?
The fastest way to get from Basel to Dortmund is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs $103.26 - $163.04 .
Is there a direct bus between Basel and Dortmund?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Dortmund central bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 10m.
Is there a direct train between Basel and Dortmund?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Dortmund Hbf. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.
How far is it from Basel to Dortmund?
The distance between Basel and Dortmund is 605 km. The road distance is 543.1 km.
How do I travel from Basel to Dortmund without a car?
The best way to get from Basel to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs $97.83 - $108.70 .
How long does it take to get from Basel to Dortmund?
The train from Basel Bad Bf to Dortmund Hbf takes 5h including transfers and departs four times a day.
Where do I catch the Basel to Dortmund bus from?
Basel to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Where do I catch the Basel to Dortmund train from?
Basel to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Train or bus from Basel to Dortmund?
The best way to get from Basel to Dortmund is to train which takes 5h and costs $97.83 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 10h 10m.
Where does the Basel to Dortmund bus arrive?
Basel to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.
Where does the Basel to Dortmund train arrive?
Basel to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Can I drive from Basel to Dortmund?
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Dortmund is 543 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Basel to Dortmund.
How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Dortmund?
Book your Basel to Dortmund train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Dortmund?
Book your Basel to Dortmund bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Dortmund?
There are 1101+ hotels available in Dortmund. Prices start at $42.41 per night.
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