How much does a train ticket cost from Basel to Dortmund?

The cheapest train tickets from Basel to Dortmund start from £46. The average price for this train route is around £46. 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.

Train Basel to Dortmund from £46 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Basel to Dortmund on 28 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixbus + Flixtrain		22:40	Basel SBB	13h 47m	13:27	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		01:05	Basel SBB	12h 22m	13:27	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 16:44 CET.

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We recommend taking the train

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 £46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

11h 40mAverage duration

273 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£30 - £116	Average duration14h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£46 - £46	Average duration11h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Basel and Dortmund?

Basel

A
Basel
Basel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
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B
Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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C
Basel
Türkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland
D
Media Markt Basel
Güterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel
E
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
F
Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland

Dortmund

A
Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Brinkhoffstraße 33, 44137 Dortmund, Germany
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Train Companies

FlixTrain

3/525 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.6

Wi‑Fi2.5

Based on 25 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 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 £46

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, RegioJet

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 £46. The average price for this train route is around £46. 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.