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Compare bus and train for Dortmund to Schwerzenbach
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Schwerzenbach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $72 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, while a train costs an average of $140.
Distance: 290 miles (468 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$140 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $129 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 46m Average total duration Fastest 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 48m Average total duration 12h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Dortmund to Schwerzenbach
Compare the available ways to get from Dortmund to Schwerzenbach, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Schwerzenbach:
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Schwerzenbach costing on average $140.
Other travel options to Schwerzenbach take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 48m.
Tickets start at around $72 compared to roughly $129 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $58. The journey takes 12h 18m versus 6h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Dortmund to Schwerzenbach by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Schwerzenbach is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:40 AM 13h15 Dortmund 11:55 PM Schwerzenbach $76 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:40 AM 13h15 Dortmund 11:55 PM Schwerzenbach $76 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

10:40 AM 13h15 Dortmund 11:55 PM Schwerzenbach $76 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Schwerzenbach:
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Schwerzenbach costing on average $140.
Other travel options to Schwerzenbach take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 48m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Schwerzenbach as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Schwerzenbach station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Schwerzenbach by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Schwerzenbach by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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