How to travel from Zurich to Dortmund

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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 40m. 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 €31, and a train costs an average of €67.

Distance: 290 miles (468 km)

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€128

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€51

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9h 10m

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8h 40m

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9h 56m

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9h 26m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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from Zurich to Dortmund

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:25PM12h50
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
09:15AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$421One-way
1 transfer

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FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:25PM12h50
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
09:15AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$421One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:25PM12h50
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
09:15AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$421One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:25PM14h55
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
08:20AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$421One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Dortmund

Travel 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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Zurich and Dortmund including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $39 (€31).

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

A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Dortmund costing on average $85 (€67).

A bus is $136 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Dortmund costing on average $176 (€139).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 5m.

Bus takes on average 12h 50m.

The distance from Zurich to Dortmund is approximately 290 miles (468 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Dortmund is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Dortmund:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dortmund by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Dortmund by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Dortmund:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Munich, Katowice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.

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