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Dortmund to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and Zurich takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund 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.

6h 38m
Duration
676 km
Distance
CHF 155
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Basel

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  1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Ir36 / ...
6h 36m
CHF 92–517

Dortmund to Zurich train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Dortmund and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Zurich at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 676 km
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Zürich HB via Basel SBB in around 6h 36m.

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