Zurich to Dortmund train

Cheap train tickets from Zurich to Dortmund

Showing times and prices for Mar 23

Cheapest

68

Average

93

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

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09:59PMZürich Hauptbahnhof9h23 07:22AMDortmund Central Station
1 transfer
681One-way
07:37AMZürich Hauptbahnhof8h44 04:21PMDortmund Central Station
2 transfers
961One-way
05:37PMZürich Hauptbahnhof9h51 03:28AMDortmund Central Station
3 transfers
1001One-way
11:08AMZürich Hauptbahnhof7h13 06:21PMDortmund Central Station
3 transfers
1001One-way
01:08PMZürich Hauptbahnhof7h14 08:22PMDortmund Central Station
1 transfer
1001One-way

Train schedule from Zurich to Dortmund

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, March 23
05:07AMZürich Hauptbahnhof9h14 02:21PMDortmund Central Station
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05:08AMZürich Hauptbahnhof7h14 12:22PMDortmund Central Station
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05:59AMZürich Hauptbahnhof7h15 01:14PMDortmund Central Station
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06:37AMZürich Hauptbahnhof6h44 01:21PMDortmund Central Station
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06:59AMZürich Hauptbahnhof7h22 02:21PMDortmund Central Station
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07:37AMZürich Hauptbahnhof8h44 04:21PMDortmund Central Station
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07:59AMZürich Hauptbahnhof8h11 04:10PMDortmund Central Station
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07:59AMZürich Hauptbahnhof7h16 03:15PMDortmund Central Station
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08:37AMZürich Hauptbahnhof6h44 03:21PMDortmund Central Station
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08:59AMZürich Hauptbahnhof7h22 04:21PMDortmund Central Station
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09:59AMZürich Hauptbahnhof8h11 06:10PMDortmund Central Station
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09:59AMZürich Hauptbahnhof7h16 05:15PMDortmund Central Station
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10:37AMZürich Hauptbahnhof6h45 05:22PMDortmund Central Station
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10:59AMZürich Hauptbahnhof7h54 06:53PMDortmund Central Station
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10:59AMZürich Hauptbahnhof7h22 06:21PMDortmund Central Station
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10:59AMZürich Hauptbahnhof7h51 06:50PMDortmund Central Station
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10:59AMZürich Hauptbahnhof7h42 06:41PMDortmund Central Station
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11:08AMZürich Hauptbahnhof7h33 06:41PMDortmund Central Station
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11:08AMZürich Hauptbahnhof7h45 06:53PMDortmund Central Station
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11:08AMZürich Hauptbahnhof7h42 06:50PMDortmund Central Station
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11:08AMZürich Hauptbahnhof7h13 06:21PMDortmund Central Station
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11:37AMZürich Hauptbahnhof8h38 08:15PMDortmund Central Station
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11:59AMZürich Hauptbahnhof7h15 07:14PMDortmund Central Station
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11:59AMZürich Hauptbahnhof8h00 07:59PMDortmund Central Station
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12:37PMZürich Hauptbahnhof6h44 07:21PMDortmund Central Station
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01:08PMZürich Hauptbahnhof7h14 08:22PMDortmund Central Station
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01:08PMZürich Hauptbahnhof7h13 08:21PMDortmund Central Station
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01:37PMZürich Hauptbahnhof7h45 09:22PMDortmund Central Station
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01:59PMZürich Hauptbahnhof7h08 09:07PMDortmund Central Station
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01:59PMZürich Hauptbahnhof7h16 09:15PMDortmund Central Station
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01:59PMZürich Hauptbahnhof8h00 09:59PMDortmund Central Station
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02:37PMZürich Hauptbahnhof6h44 09:21PMDortmund Central Station
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02:59PMZürich Hauptbahnhof7h22 10:21PMDortmund Central Station
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02:59PMZürich Hauptbahnhof7h23 10:22PMDortmund Central Station
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03:37PMZürich Hauptbahnhof9h37 01:14AMDortmund Central Station
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03:59PMZürich Hauptbahnhof7h22 11:21PMDortmund Central Station
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04:37PMZürich Hauptbahnhof6h49 11:26PMDortmund Central Station
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04:59PMZürich Hauptbahnhof7h25 12:24AMDortmund Central Station
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04:59PMZürich Hauptbahnhof8h15 01:14AMDortmund Central Station
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05:37PMZürich Hauptbahnhof9h51 03:28AMDortmund Central Station
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05:37PMZürich Hauptbahnhof9h51 03:28AMDortmund Central Station
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09:59PMZürich Hauptbahnhof9h23 07:22AMDortmund Central Station
1 transfer

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Fastest train times from Zurich to Dortmund

Showing times and prices for Mar 23

Fastest Journey

6 h 44 m

Average

6 h 44 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

468 km

It's difficult to get from Zurich to Dortmund without transferring at least once.

Fastest
12:37PMZürich Hauptbahnhof6h44 07:21PMDortmund Central Station
1 transfer
1181One-way
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08:37AMZürich Hauptbahnhof6h44 03:21PMDortmund Central Station
1 transfer
1181One-way
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02:37PMZürich Hauptbahnhof6h44 09:21PMDortmund Central Station
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1321One-way
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06:37AMZürich Hauptbahnhof6h44 01:21PMDortmund Central Station
1 transfer
1181One-way
10:37AMZürich Hauptbahnhof6h45 05:22PMDortmund Central Station
1 transfer
1181One-way

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Overview: Train from Zurich to Dortmund

distanceDistance290 miles (467 km)
durationAverage train duration7 h 13 min
priceAverage train ticket price$66 (€57)
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain providersDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn with connection or SBB GmbH

Trains from Zurich to Dortmund cover the 290 miles (467 km) long trip taking on average 7 h 13 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn with connection or SBB GmbH. There are direct train services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $66 (€57), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $46 (€40). Travelers depart most frequently from Zürich HB and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.

Train providers: ÖBB Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn and SBB from Zurich to Dortmund trains

For as little as $46 (€40) you can travel by train to Dortmund from Zurich with ÖBB Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn and SBB. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

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Enjoy a smooth and easy journey from Zurich to Dortmund with ÖBB Nightjet! As an official travel partner of ÖBB Nightjet, Omio can help you search current train schedules and timetables from ÖBB Nightjet, compare the best routes from Zurich to Dortmund as well as the class fares available for this route (including information on baggage allowance and amenities provided onboard), and buy the most affordable ÖBB Nightjet Zurich to Dortmund train ticket available today. If you search for ÖBB Nightjet tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless rather than needing to wait in a line at the train station in person to purchase tickets. Once you find your ideal route, book your one-way train between Zurich and Dortmund on Omio or in the Omio app in just a few simple steps. You can then sit back and enjoy the 290 miles (467 km) route to Dortmund from Zurich with ease and comfort on a train with ÖBB Nightjet.

    SBB is Switzerland's main train company and for your next train trip from Zurich to Dortmund, SBB offers these ticket types: Round-trip Standard Ticket or First Class.

      Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Zurich to Dortmund. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

        Travel Tips: Trains from Zurich to Dortmund

        Travel Tips: Travel by train to Dortmund easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Dortmund.
        FAQs

        Travel by train between Zurich, Switzerland and Dortmund, Germany is: Unrestricted.

        Is international entry into Dortmund from Zurich restricted?

        International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

        Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Zurich?

        Entry Requirements:

        • There are no current restrictions

        What are the safety rules to follow in Dortmund, Germany?

        The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

        • Physical distance required: metre (s) ( feet)
        • Face mask required: Mandatory

        The above information was last checked on 3/22/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train between Zurich and Dortmund closer to your date of departure here

        Return travel from Germany to Switzerland is: Unrestricted.

        Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Zurich from Dortmund?

        Entry into Switzerland is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

        Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Dortmund?

        Requirements for reentering:

        • There are no current restrictions

        What are the safety rules to follow in Zurich, Switzerland?

        The government of Switzerland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

        • Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
        • Face mask requirement: Regional advice

        Last checked on 3/22/23. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to the travel date of your train to Zurich from Dortmund.

        Omio customers have found cheap train tickets from Zurich to Dortmund for as low as $46 (€40)  for the next 7 days.
        In the next 7 days you can expect to pay on average $66 (€57)  for a train ticket between Zurich and Dortmund.
        The distance to Dortmund from Zurich by train is approximately 290 miles (467 km).
        The train time between Zurich and Dortmund is on average 7 h 13 min  for the 290 mile (467 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Zurich and Dortmund by train can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.

        When taking the train to Dortmund from Zurich, you can choose to depart from train stations like Zürich HB, Zürich Stadelhofen and Zürich Oerlikon. Your route can end in train stations such as Dortmund Hbf, Dortmund-Germania and Dortmund-Hörde.

        Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Zürich HB   and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.

        Passengers booking this journey most frequently board their trains from Zürich HB and need to travel around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the city center to get to this train station.

        Passengers arriving in Dortmund most often arrive at Dortmund Hbf and need to travel around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from this train station to the city center.

        For the trip from Zurich to Dortmund you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn with connection or SBB GmbH. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Zurich to Dortmund on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
        You can take the first train from Zurich to Dortmund at 8: 59 PM. The last train from Zurich to Dortmund that you can take departs at 8: 59 PM. Omio shows you the latest train from Zurich to Dortmund schedule to help you book the best departure time for this route.
        The price of a one way train ticket from Zurich to Dortmund is on average $66 (€57) if you buy within the next 7 days. But we recommend booking tickets before your planned travel date to find the best prices for trains from all possible train providers offering this trip. In general, you can find train tickets from Zurich to Dortmund available a few months in advance.

        Important Stations and Airports for this connection

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        Dortmund
        Zürich HB is the most popular Zurich railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Zurich for your trip to Dortmund.
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