Trains tickets from Zurich to Dortmund

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Today14 May
Tomorrow15 May
from US$54
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Next departures to Dortmund

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 15 May at
    Departure city: Zurich
    Departure location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Arrival time: 15 May at
    Destination city: Dortmund
    Destination location: Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Zurich to Dortmund

Average priceUS$47 - US$169Average duration13h 49m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$45 - US$45Average duration6h 10m
20kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Zurich to Dortmund

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just US$45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
6h 10mAverage duration
US$45Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Zurich - Dortmund

  1. What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Zurich to Dortmund?

    Trains travelling between Zurich and Dortmund leave from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße or Zürich Airport and arrive at Dortmund Hauptbahnhof.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

There are many train stations in the world, explore station pages on Busbud to get all information you need.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Dortmund, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Zurich and Dortmund, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60m under the Great Wall of China!

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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Train from Dortmund to Zurich

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