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 €51. 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 23m, covering a distance of 440 km. The fastest train gets you there in 11h 16m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which train operators serve the Basel to Dortmund route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day, including services from FlixTrain , FlixBus .

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.

Which is the best train operator from Basel to Dortmund?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12162 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Basel to Dortmund?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Basel to Dortmund?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Basel to Dortmund?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Train Basel to Dortmund from €39 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Basel to Dortmund on 6 February
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	14h 47m	13:27	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		01:05	Basel SBB	12h 43m	13:48	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 21:47 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Basel to Dortmund

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just €34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 10mAverage duration

441 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price€34 - €147	Average duration14h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€40 - €100	Average duration11h 23m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price€34 - €38	Average duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 18kg 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

3/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.2

Wi‑Fi1.8

FlixBus

3.5/512,174 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, 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 €40. The average price for this train route is around €51. 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 23m, covering a distance of 440 km. The fastest train gets you there in 11h 16m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which train operators serve the Basel to Dortmund route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day, including services from FlixTrain, FlixBus.
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.
Which is the best train operator from Basel to Dortmund?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12162 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Basel to Dortmund?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Basel to Dortmund?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Basel to Dortmund?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.