The cheapest and fastest coaches from Basel to Düsseldorf
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
8 h 45 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
411 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Basel to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Düsseldorf will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £34.
Of the 6 buses that leave Basel for Düsseldorf every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 411 km distance in an average of 8 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 50 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.
FlixBus22:409h25Basel, Bahnhof8:05Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf£341One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:0510h10Basel, Bahnhof18:15Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf£351One-way0 changes
FlixBus1:058h20Basel, Bahnhof9:25Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf£371One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus17:4010h50Basel, Bahnhof4:30Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf£401One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus4:5011h25Basel, Bahnhof16:15Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf£411One-way1 change
10:505h00Basel15:50Düsseldorf£441One-way0 changes
FlixBus1:058h20Basel, Bahnhof9:25Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf£371One-way0 changes
FlixBus22:409h25Basel, Bahnhof8:05Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf£341One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:0510h10Basel, Bahnhof18:15Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf£351One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus17:4010h50Basel, Bahnhof4:30Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf£401One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Basel to Düsseldorf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Düsseldorf 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 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 flight costs an average of £77.
Distance: 411 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£37 Average Price Cheapest | £93 Average Price | £218 Average Price |
7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Basel to Düsseldorf bus times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Düsseldorf coaches for today, Monday 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7990 · 50428 | 22:00 Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 20h55 | 18:55 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 22:40 Basel, Bahnhof | 9h25 | 8:05 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 5 May | |||||
FlixBus | 1:05 Basel, Bahnhof | 8h20 | 9:25 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 Basel, Bahnhof | 11h25 | 16:15 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 8:05 Basel, Bahnhof | 10h10 | 18:15 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:40 Basel, Bahnhof | 10h50 | 4:30 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Basel to Düsseldorf
Buses from Basel to Düsseldorf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 411 km distance in 8h 20m.
Distance 411 km |
Average bus duration 7h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 8h 20m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Basel to DüsseldorfYou can travel by bus between Basel to Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Düsseldorf
- 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
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- Brauerei Schumacher (0.5 km)
- Pizzeria Trattoria Romantica (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 725, 738, 752, 754, 834 Metro: U75, U78, U79 Train: S1, S6, S11
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