What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Zermatt?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Zermatt is to bus and train which costs SFr 95 - SFr 220 and takes 13h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Zermatt?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Zermatt is to train and fly which takes 8h 37m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 550.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Zermatt?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Zermatt via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Zermatt?

The distance between Dortmund and Zermatt is 805 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Zermatt without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Zermatt without a car is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs SFr 270 - SFr 800.

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Zermatt?

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Dortmund to Zermatt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Zermatt train from?

Dortmund to Zermatt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Where does the Dortmund to Zermatt train arrive?

Dortmund to Zermatt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Visp station.

How do I get a train ticket from Dortmund to Zermatt?

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Where can I stay near Zermatt?

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Dortmund to Zermatt - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Dortmund to Zermatt by train, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Visptrain Ice
8h 57m
CHF 279–787
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane DUS - MXP
3. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviariabus
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
9h 36m
CHF 83–263
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bernbus FlixBus N122
2. Take the train from Bern to Visptrain Ic8 / ...
13h 59m
CHF 99–217
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Visptrain
8h 50m
CHF 184–534
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain Ic6 / ...
9h 34m
CHF 135–628
Train via Basel #2
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain Ic6 / ...
13h 49m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
4. Take the train from Bern to Visptrain
5. Take the train from Visp to Zermatttrain
8h 37m
CHF 174–509
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain
8h 53m
CHF 191–702
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
4. Take the train from Bern to Visptrain
9h 44m
CHF 179–532
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane DUS - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brigtrain
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
9h 55m
CHF 151–398
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CGN - MXP
3. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviariabus
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
10h 38m
CHF 115–346

Dortmund to Zermatt by train

7Weekly Trains

8h 57mAverage Duration

CHF 279Cheapest Price

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Distance: 804.6 km
Duration: 8h 57m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Visp once daily. Tickets cost CHF 250–750 and the journey takes 7h 28m.

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