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How to Travel from

Dortmund to Zurich

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.26–$76.09

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$445.65
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$815.22
Plane from Dortmund Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$97.83–$336.96
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$532.61
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$760.87

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$239.13
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$380.43
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$815.22
Plane from Dortmund Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$315.22
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$532.61
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$652.17

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$369.57
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$445.65

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$521.74

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
8h 21m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$65.22–$163.04

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.52–$70.65
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.22–$86.96

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$65.22–$76.09
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.09–$57.61
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$76.09–$86.96
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausen
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$42.39–$47.83
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$28.26–$31.52
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.70–$38.04
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Hannover
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.65–$51.09

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$65.22

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.87–$65.22
Train from Schaffhausen to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.00–$44.57

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Schaffhausen to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.52–$8.70

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln-Muelheim
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.74–$31.52
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.74–$31.52

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.24–$14.13

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.22–$22.83

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Zurich is to bus which costs $53.26 - $76.09 and takes 9h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $97.83 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dortmund central bus station station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Zürich HB via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Zurich?

The distance between Dortmund and Zurich is 695 km. The road distance is 626.2 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $141.30 - $206.52 .

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Zurich?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Dortmund to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Zurich bus from?

Dortmund to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Zurich train from?

Dortmund to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Dortmund to Zurich?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Zurich is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $141.30 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $53.26 - $76.09 and takes 9h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $70.65 - $336.96 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Dortmund to Zurich bus arrive?

Dortmund to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Dortmund to Zurich train arrive?

Dortmund to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Zurich is 626 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Dortmund to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Dortmund to Zurich?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dortmund to Zurich?

Book your Dortmund to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

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