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4.6Travel Information to Zurich from Dortmund
 Distance | 290 miles (467 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $33 - $33 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $33 (€30) • 12 h 35 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $33 (€30) • 6 h 24 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a train or bus to travel 290 miles (467 km) to Zurich from Dortmund. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Dortmund to Zurich.
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The best way to travel from Dortmund to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Zurich
Travel to Zurich 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 Dortmund to Zurich.
You can get to Zurich from Dortmund 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Zurich is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $33 (€30) compared to other travel options to Zurich:
A bus is () less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Zurich costing on average ().
Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which costs on average $33 (€30) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Dortmund and Zurich is by train, which takes on average 6 h 24 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 12 h 35 min on average.
Zurich is approximately 290 miles (467 km) away from Dortmund.
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Zurich is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- 28 flights a day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Zurich from Dortmund as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Zurich:
- 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 Zurich HB.
The following travel companies offer services from Dortmund to Zurich:
- FlixBus can take you to Zurich by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Dortmund to Zurich for $33 (€30).
- Eurowings can take you to Zurich by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Eurowings from Dortmund to Zurich for $55 (€50).
- Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB Nightjet can take you to Zurich by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Dortmund to Zurich for $33 (€30).
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Zurich with the following travel companies:
- Direct flight available with 9 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Zurich as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Dortmund and Zurich.
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