Zurich to Dortmund Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Dortmund takes 7h 35m 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 35m
Duration: 676 km
Distance: €215
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

€104–330

Zurich to Dortmund train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zurich and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 7:59 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 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 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 Friday, November 6, 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 Saturday, November 7, 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 Sunday, November 8, 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 Monday, November 9, 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, November 10, 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, November 11, 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

Frequently asked questions

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