How to travel from Dortmund to Zurich

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Dortmund to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $82.

Distance: 290 miles (468 km)

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Driving

$150

Average price

$64

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$175

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$189

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 29m

Average total duration

6h 59m

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10h 5m

Average total duration

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4h 13m

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1h 13m

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6h 56m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $63 (€50).

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Zurich:

A bus is $100 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Zurich costing on average $163 (€130).

A bus is $121 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Zurich costing on average $184 (€147).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 12m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 43m.

Bus takes on average 8h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dortmund and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Dortmund to Zurich among Omio's users.

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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
    9:15 PM12h30
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $651One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:15 PM12h30
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $651One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:15 PM12h30
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $651One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    5:32 PM16h13
    Dortmund Hbf
    9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:35 PM13h05
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    8:40 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $661One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    4:27 PM16h13
    Dortmund Hbf
    8:40 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $681One-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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $63 (€50).

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Zurich:

A bus is $100 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Zurich costing on average $163 (€130).

A bus is $121 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Zurich costing on average $184 (€147).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 12m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 43m.

Bus takes on average 8h 59m.

The distance from Dortmund to Zurich is approximately 290 miles (468 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Zurich is:
  • Around 53 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Swiss to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 10 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Swiss.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, 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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