The average train between Dortmund Hbf and Zurich takes 6h 34m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund Hbf to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Dortmund Hbf and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund Hbf is at 5:36 PM which arrives into Zurich at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund Hbf to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf station and arriving at Zurich station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Dortmund Hbf to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund Hbf to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Dortmund Hbf to Zurich train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Dortmund Hbf and Zurich is 468.3 km. The road distance is 676 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Zürich HB via Basel SBB in around 6h 36m.