Next available departures

Next departures for Basel to Dortmund on September 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:40pm	Basel SBB	10h 35m	9:15am	Dortmund	Cheapest
	1:05am	Basel SBB	10h	11:05am	Dortmund	Fastest
	4:50am	Basel SBB	10h 10m	3:00pm	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	1:05am	Basel SBB	12h 28m	1:33pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	8:05am	Basel SBB	13h 5m	9:10pm	Dortmund	No tags
	2:45pm	Basel SBB	11h 20m	2:05am	Dortmund	No tags
	6:40pm	Basel SBB	13h 40m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
	4:10am	EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)	15h 25m	7:35pm	Dortmund	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:19 AM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Basel to Dortmund

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 PEN 122, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

11h 40mAverage Duration

440 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PricePEN 116 - PEN 785	Average Duration14h 35m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average PricePEN 122 - PEN 340	Average Duration11h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Bus stations and 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 Bahnhofs
Centralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
C
Arrêt d'autobus Basel
Allschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland

Stops in Dortmund

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/515,531 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.7/512,788 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi2.6

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basel to Dortmund by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Basel to Dortmund?
The cheapest bus tickets from Basel to Dortmund start from PEN 116. The average price for this route is around PEN 256. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Basel to Dortmund?
The average bus travel time from Basel to Dortmund is 14h 35m, covering a distance of 440 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Basel to Dortmund route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Basel to Dortmund?
The earliest bus departs from Basel to Dortmund at 1:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Basel to Dortmund?
A bus trip from Basel to Dortmund generates an estimated 10.989700000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Basel to Dortmund?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 12779 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Basel to Dortmund?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Basel to Dortmund?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Basel to Dortmund?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09-03

PEN 149

09-04

PEN 615

Today

PEN 348

09-06

PEN 174

09-07

PEN 131

09-08

PEN 109

09-09

PEN 107

09-10

PEN 121

The cheapest trip from Basel to Dortmund was searched and found on Sep 9, 2026 with a price of PEN 107

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 PEN 107 to PEN 615 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 PEN 107 which is on 2026-09-09.