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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zurich to Dortmund

Composite routes from Zurich to Dortmund

Cheapest
5 h 39 min
Car
628 km.
from $34
Fastest
1 h 17 min
Plane
Other
4 h 36 min
Bus, Plane
466 km.
from $185.58
12 h 15 min
466 km.
from $93.63
7 h 53 min
466 km.
from $239.72
5 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
466 km.
from $194.82
6 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
466 km.
from $282.86
6 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
466 km.
from $265.47
8 h 12 min
466 km.
from $166.28

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.81–$15.27
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.25–$82.70
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$89.06

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.11–$10.18

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.28–$763.36

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$521.63
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$356.23
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$954.19
Plane from Zurich Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$394.40
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.44–$890.58

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$279.90
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79
Plane from Zurich Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$470.74

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$57.25–$343.51

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$445.29
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$954.19
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.34–$763.36

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$381.68

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$76.34–$394.40

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$610.68

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.90–$82.70

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.08–$36.90
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.71–$45.80
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.43–$59.80
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$39.44
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$67.43

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Zuerich Hb to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
7h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$216.28

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$25.45

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
info@sbb-deutschland.de
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.81–$13.99

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.06–$152.67
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$139.95

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.81–$25.45
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.72–$38.17
Train from Koeln-Muelheim to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.45–$36.90

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Email:
info@eurobahn.de
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.72

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Dortmund is to night bus which costs $54.35 - $76.09 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Dortmund is to fly and train which takes 4h 36m and costs $97.83 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Dortmund?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Dortmund central bus station station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Zurich to Dortmund?

The distance between Zurich and Dortmund is 534 km. The road distance is 624.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs $130.43 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Zurich to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Dortmund bus from?

Zurich to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Dortmund train from?

Zurich to Dortmund train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Zurich to Dortmund is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs $130.43 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $53.26 - $81.52 and takes 12h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $59.78 - $315.22 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Zurich to Dortmund bus arrive?

Zurich to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where does the Zurich to Dortmund train arrive?

Zurich to Dortmund train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Dortmund is 624 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Zurich to Dortmund.

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

Book your Zurich to Dortmund train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Zurich to Dortmund bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dortmund?

There are 1101+ hotels available in Dortmund. Prices start at $42.41 per night.
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