How to travel from Dortmund to Zurich

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Travel Information to Zurich from Dortmund

Distance290 miles (467 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$33 - $33
Cheapest modeBus • $33 (€30) • 12 h 35 min
Fastest modeTrain • $33 (€30) • 6 h 24 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, 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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from Dortmund to Zurich

How to get from Dortmund to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Dortmund to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:15PM12h35
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
09:50AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$691One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:15PM12h35
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
09:50AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$691One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Eurowings EW762
06:45AM1h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
07:45AMZurich Airport
$1961One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 2042 · EC 9 · IR 2277
09:36AM7h16
Dortmund Hbf
04:52PMZurich HB
$1431One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 105 · ICE 73
09:36AM6h24
Dortmund Hbf
04:00PMZurich HB
$1721One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 515 · IC 187
08:36AM6h47
Dortmund Hbf
03:23PMZurich HB
$1721One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:40PM13h20
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
08:00AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$761One-way
1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
05:31PM16h19
Dortmund Hbf
09:50AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$811One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW7061 · EW7762
08:45AM6h20
Dusseldorf Airport
03:05PMZurich Airport
$1891One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW9040 · EW8764
07:10AM6h25
Dusseldorf Airport
01:35PMZurich Airport
$1891One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW10 · EW8762
03:45PM3h40
Cologne Bonn Airport
07:25PMZurich Airport
$2241One-way
1 transfer

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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.

FAQs

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.

Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna or Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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