The average train between Zurich and Dortmund takes 6h 49m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Dortmund. 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 twice daily between Zurich and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 5:59 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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6h 22m • 1 change
6h 47m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Dortmund station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
Zurich to Dortmund train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Dortmund train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Dortmund train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Zurich and Dortmund is 467.9 km. The road distance is 676 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Dortmund Hbf via Basel SBB in around 7h 18m.
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