4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Basel to Dortmund
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 52 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
440 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Basel to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Dortmund will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £32.
Of the 9 buses that leave Basel for Dortmund every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 440 km distance in an average of 8 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 11 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Basel to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 440 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£41 Average Price Cheapest | £87 Average Price |
9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration Fastest 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Basel to Dortmund bus times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Dortmund coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 Basel | 11h35 | 00:05 Dortmund | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:35 Basel | 13h55 | 06:30 Dortmund | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:05 Basel | 11h24 | 07:29 Dortmund | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 00:05 Basel, Bahnhof | 11h00 | 11:05 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 00:05 Basel, Bahnhof | 12h22 | 12:27 Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 03:50 Basel, Bahnhof | 10h10 | 14:00 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Basel to Dortmund
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Buses from Basel to Dortmund run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 440 km distance in 10h 10m.
Distance 440 km |
Average bus duration 8h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 10m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Basel to DortmundYou can travel by bus between Basel to Dortmund with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Basel to Dortmund coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Dortmund by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dortmund, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB), which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Dortmund
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 05:30-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Swiss (in the station)
- Italian Bistro (in the station)
- Café Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 30, 50 Tram: 8, 10, 11 Train: S3, S6
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Express (in the station)
- Bistro Central (0.2 km)
- Restaurant Heimatliebe (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 452, 453, 460 Metro: U41, U45, U47, U49 Train: S1, S2, S5
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