What is the distance between Dortmund and Zürich?

The distance between the two cities is 291 miles (469 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dortmund to Zürich?

If you're headed to Zürich from Dortmund, chances are that your bus will depart from Dortmund Hauptbahnhof and arrive at Sihlquai - Limmatstraße. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Zürich?

Once in Zürich, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Zürichhorn, Church of Our Lady, Zürich Zoo, Kunsthaus Zürich and Rietberg Museum.

Bus Dortmund to Zürich from $44 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Dortmund to Zürich on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:05am	Dortmund	12h 15m	5:20pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	2:25pm	Dortmund	18h 40m	9:05am	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Dortmund	11h 15m	1:55am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	9:15pm	Dortmund	13h 20m	10:35am	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	9:15pm	Dortmund	9h 45m	7:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Dortmund to Zürich

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

7h 20mAverage Duration

291 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $109	Average Duration12h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$63 - $200	Average Duration6h 59m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$77 - $77	Average Duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,142 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

CH bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Dortmund and Zürich?

Stops in Dortmund

A - Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

B - ZOB

C - Dortmund Bushaltestelle

D - Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle

Stops in Zürich

A - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

B - Zürich Airport

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dortmund to Zürich by bus

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What are the best sights and things to do in Zürich?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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The cheapest trip from Dortmund to Zürich was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $44

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dortmund to Zürich, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $44 to $58 for a bus ticket from Dortmund to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-11-20.

What's the cheapest way to go from Dortmund to Zürich?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time12h 35m	Avg Price$52	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time6h 59m	Avg Price$106	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time7h 20m	Avg Price$77	Daily Departures1