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Zurich to Dortmund trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Dortmund takes 7h 10m 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.

7h 10m
Duration
676 km
Distance
€288
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train Ir36 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Dortmund Hbftrain train 43
7h 18m
€132–797

Zurich to Dortmund train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Zurich and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 5:36 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 676.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Dortmund Hbf via Basel SBB in around 7h 18m.

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