Train from Dortmund to Zürich: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Dortmund to Zürich on 12 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
    Airport (ZLC)Cheapest
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Interregio Express
    Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
    Zurich HB (Main Station)Fastest
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Interregio Express
    Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
    Zurich HB (Main Station)No tags
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Interregio Express
    Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
    Zurich HB (Main Station)No tags
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Interregio Express
    Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
    Zurich HB (Main Station)No tags

    Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 14:17 CET.

    Compare 3 ways to travel from Dortmund to Zürich

    We recommend carpooling

    Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    2carpool per day
    6h 10mAverage duration
    291 milesDistance
    20kgCO₂ emissions
    Average price£32 - £73Average duration12h 35m
    11kg CO₂e
    Average price£58 - £210Average duration6h 48m
    11kg CO₂e
    Carpool
    Average price£30 - £50Average duration6h 10m
    20kg CO₂e

    Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dortmund to Zürich by train

    Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

    1. How much does a train ticket cost from Dortmund to Zürich?

      The cheapest train tickets from Dortmund to Zürich start from £58. The average price for this train route is around £86. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

    2. How long is the train journey from Dortmund to Zürich?

      The average train journey time from Dortmund to Zürich is 6h 48m, covering a distance of 290 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 10m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.

    3. Which train operators serve the Dortmund to Zürich route?

      Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixBus.

    4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Dortmund to Zürich?

      The earliest train from Dortmund to Zürich departs at 06:36. And the latest train departs at 22:38.

    5. Which is the best train operator from Dortmund to Zürich?

      According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

    6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Dortmund to Zürich?

      According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

    7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Dortmund to Zürich?

      According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

    8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Dortmund to Zürich?

      According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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