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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Dortmund is to train and bus which costs €100 - €230 and takes 15h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Dortmund is to train and fly which takes 8h 27m and costs €180 - €550.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Zermatt and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Visp and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Dortmund?

The distance between Zermatt and Dortmund is 817 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs €130 - €850.

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

It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Zermatt to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Dortmund train from?

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

Where does the Zermatt to Dortmund train arrive?

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

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

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Zermatt to Dortmund - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Zermatt to Dortmund by train (Trenitalia), 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 Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Dortmund Hbftrain 43
9h 50m
€138–845
Train, bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the bus from Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1bus
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MXP - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
9h 46m
€87–280
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N122
15h 30m
€101–229
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Visp to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
8h 39m
€196–558
Train via Bern
1. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Dortmund Hbftrain Ice
10h 1m
€292–845
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain
2. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
8h 27m
€186–528
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain
9h 32m
€189–551
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano P.Garibalditrain
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LIN - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
11h 5m
€144–380
Train, bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the bus from Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1bus
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MXP - CGN
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain
10h 56m
€115–363
Train, bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the bus from Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1bus
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MXP - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dortmund Hbftrain
10h 49m
€148–467

Zermatt to Dortmund by train

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9h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 817.2 km
Duration: 9h 50m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt to Dortmund Hbf via Visp and Basel SBB in around 9h 50m.

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