How much is the bus ticket from Basel to Dortmund?

The cheapest bus tickets from Basel to Dortmund start at R 573. The average price for this route is around R 1 071. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Basel to Dortmund?

The average bus journey time from Basel to Dortmund is 14h 20m, covering a distance of 436 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 10h 10m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Basel to Dortmund route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Basel to Dortmund?

The earliest bus departs from Basel to Dortmund at 00:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:40.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Basel to Dortmund?

A bus trip from Basel to Dortmund produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Basel to Dortmund from R 509 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Basel to Dortmund on 12 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:05	Basel SBB	11h 10m	09:15	Dortmund	Cheapest
04:50	Basel SBB	10h 10m	15:00	Dortmund	Fastest
08:10	Basel SBB	13h	21:10	Dortmund	No tags
18:40	Basel SBB	13h 40m	08:20	Dortmund	No tags
13:50	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	18h 30m	08:20	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Dortmund on 15 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:35	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	14h 30m	02:05	Dortmund	Cheapest
	22:05	Basel SBB	11h 10m	09:15	Dortmund	Fastest
	08:10	Basel SBB	13h	21:10	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	22:05	Basel SBB	15h 43m	13:48	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	14:30	Basel SBB	11h 35m	02:05	Dortmund	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 7:21 PM 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 R 658, 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 priceR 573 - R 3 402	Average duration14h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 713 - R 1 799	Average duration11h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 658 - R 735	Average duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular 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 Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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C
Basel Bahnhofs
Centralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
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D
Arrêt d'autobus Basel
Allschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
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Stops in Dortmund

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

FlixBus

3.5/512 006 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 12006 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 573

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basel to Dortmund by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 at R 573. The average price for this route is around R 1 071. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Basel to Dortmund?
The average bus journey time from Basel to Dortmund is 14h 20m, covering a distance of 436 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 10h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Basel to Dortmund route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Basel to Dortmund?
The earliest bus departs from Basel to Dortmund at 00:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Basel to Dortmund?
A bus trip from Basel to Dortmund produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/01

R 827

11/01

R 958

Today

R 618

13/01

R 529

14/01

No data

15/01

R 655

16/01

No data

17/01

R 658

The cheapest trip from Basel to Dortmund was searched and found on 13 Jan 2026 with a price of R 529

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 R 529 to R 1 593 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 R 529, which is on 2026-01-13.