What is the distance between Zürich and Dortmund?

The distance between the two cities is 291 miles (469 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zürich to Dortmund?

If you're headed to Dortmund from Zürich, chances are that your bus will depart from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße and arrive at Dortmund Hauptbahnhof. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Dortmund?

Once in Dortmund, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Florianturm, Dortmund CityTour, Brewery Museum, Dortmund Concert Hall and Church of St Reinoldi.

Bus Zürich to Dortmund from $34 | 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 the good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 50mAverage Duration

291 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$38 - $140	Average Duration12h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$45 - $53	Average Duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

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 traveling from Zürich to Dortmund by bus

What is the distance between Zürich and Dortmund?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zürich to Dortmund?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

$45

11/18

$44

Today

$44

11/20

$44

11/21

$50

11/22

$43

11/23

$50

11/24

$38

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Dortmund was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $38

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 $38 to $63 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 $38 which is on 2025-11-24.