Zurich to Dortmund Trains

Zurich to Dortmund trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Dortmund takes 7h 38m 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 38m
Duration: 676 km
Distance: €226
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Dortmund Hbftrain 43

6h 53m

€119–292

Zurich to Dortmund train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zurich and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:58 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 23m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 23m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 6:21 PM
7h 23m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 8:21 PM
6h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:58 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 23m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 23m • 1 change
11:58 AM → 6:21 PM
6h 23m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 8:21 PM
6h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:58 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 23m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 23m • 1 change
11:58 AM → 6:21 PM
6h 23m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 8:21 PM
6h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:59 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 6:21 PM
7h 22m • 1 change
1:59 PM → 8:21 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:59 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 6:21 PM
7h 22m • 1 change
1:59 PM → 8:21 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:59 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 6:21 PM
7h 22m • 1 change
1:59 PM → 8:21 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:59 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 6:21 PM
7h 22m • 1 change
1:59 PM → 8:21 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
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