What is the distance between Zürich and Dortmund?

Zürich and Dortmund are 469 km (291 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Zürich to Dortmund?

Buses departing from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße in Zürich will take you to Dortmund Hauptbahnhof in Dortmund.

Bus Zürich to Dortmund from $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Zürich to Dortmund on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		3:50pm	Airport (ZLC)	16h 30m	8:20am	Dortmund	Cheapest
		11:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	9h 45m	9:15am	Dortmund	Fastest

Next departures for Zürich to Dortmund on November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	9h 45m	9:15am	Dortmund	CheapestFastest
	3:50pm	Airport (ZLC)	16h 30m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:40am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	13h 49m	5:29pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	8:25pm	Airport (ZLC)	12h 50m	9:15am	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Dortmund on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:20pm	Airport (ZLC)	15h 10m	8:30am	Dortmund	Cheapest
	11:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	9h 45m	9:15am	Dortmund	Fastest
	8:25pm	Airport (ZLC)	12h 50m	9:15am	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:40am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	13h 49m	5:29pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Dortmund on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:20pm	Airport (ZLC)	15h	8:20am	Dortmund	Cheapest
	11:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	9h 45m	9:15am	Dortmund	Fastest
	8:25pm	Airport (ZLC)	12h 50m	9:15am	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:40am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	13h 49m	5:29pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	1:50am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	13h 10m	3:00pm	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Dortmund on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	9h 45m	9:15am	Dortmund	CheapestFastest
	5:20pm	Airport (ZLC)	15h	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:40am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	13h 49m	5:29pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	8:25pm	Airport (ZLC)	12h 50m	9:15am	Dortmund	No tags
	1:50am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	13h 10m	3:00pm	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Dortmund on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:20pm	Airport (ZLC)	15h	8:20am	Dortmund	Cheapest
	11:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	9h 45m	9:15am	Dortmund	Fastest
	8:25pm	Airport (ZLC)	12h 50m	9:15am	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:40am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	13h 49m	5:29pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	1:50am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	13h 10m	3:00pm	Dortmund	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:35 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Zürich to Dortmund

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 50mAverage Duration

469 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $201	Average Duration12h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$65 - $75	Average Duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11378 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $54

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Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Dortmund?

Stops in Zürich

A - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

B - Zürich Airport

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

Stops in Dortmund

A - Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

B - ZOB

C - Dortmund Bushaltestelle

D - Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Zürich to Dortmund by bus

What is the distance between Zürich and Dortmund?
Zürich and Dortmund are 469 km (291 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Zürich to Dortmund?
Buses departing from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße in Zürich will take you to Dortmund Hauptbahnhof in Dortmund.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-17

$64

11-18

$64

Today

$63

11-20

$64

11-21

$72

11-22

$62

11-23

$72

11-24

$54

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Dortmund was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $54

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Zürich to Dortmund, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $54 to $91 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Dortmund based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-11-24.