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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Dortmund to Zurich from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

$61

tomorrow

$48

Sunday

$64

Monday

$51

Tuesday

$51

Wednesday

$51

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 55m	9:45 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	11:40 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/24/2026 9:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
FlixBus	12h 10m	5:10 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	5:20 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$63	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/24/2026 5:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/24/2026 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
FlixBus	13h 10m	10:55 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	12:05 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$63	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/24/2026 10:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/25/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
FlixBus	9h 45m	9:15 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	7:00 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/24/2026 9:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
FlixBus	13h 15m	12:40 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	1:55 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$86	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/24/2026 12:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/25/2026 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 55m	9:45 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	11:40 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/25/2026 9:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
FlixBus	13h 15m	12:40 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	1:55 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/25/2026 12:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
FlixBus	12h 10m	5:10 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	5:20 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/25/2026 5:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
FlixBus	13h 10m	10:55 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	12:05 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/25/2026 10:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
FlixBus	9h 45m	9:15 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	7:00 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/25/2026 9:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 55m	9:45 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	11:40 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/26/2026 9:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
FlixBus	12h 10m	5:10 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	5:20 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/26/2026 5:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
FlixBus	13h 15m	12:40 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	1:55 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$74	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/26/2026 12:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
FlixBus	13h 10m	10:55 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	12:05 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/26/2026 10:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
FlixBus	9h 45m	9:15 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	7:00 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$85	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/26/2026 9:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Dortmund to Zurich via Mannheim, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  12h 50m
  
  0
  
  9:15 PM
  
  Dortmund
  Central Station
  
  1:55 AM
  
  Mannheim
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/26/2026 9:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Mannheim (Germany) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
- FlixBus
  
  6h 5m
  
  0
  
  4:00 AM
  
  Mannheim
  Central Bus Station
  
  10:05 AM
  
  Zurich
  Central Bus Station Sihlquai
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $27
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 7/27/2026 4:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Travel time is 3h 5m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 55m	9:45 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	11:40 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/27/2026 9:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
FlixBus	13h 15m	12:40 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	1:55 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/27/2026 12:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
FlixBus	13h 10m	10:55 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	12:05 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/27/2026 10:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
FlixBus	9h 45m	9:15 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	7:00 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/27/2026 9:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
FlixBus	12h 10m	5:10 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	5:20 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/27/2026 5:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 10m	5:10 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	5:20 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/28/2026 5:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
FlixBus	13h 55m	9:45 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	11:40 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/28/2026 9:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
FlixBus	13h 15m	12:40 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	1:55 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/28/2026 12:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
FlixBus	9h 45m	9:15 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	7:00 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/28/2026 9:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
FlixBus	13h 10m	10:55 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	12:05 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/28/2026 10:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 10m	5:10 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	5:20 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/29/2026 5:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
FlixBus	13h 55m	9:45 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	11:40 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/29/2026 9:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
FlixBus	13h 15m	12:40 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	1:55 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/29/2026 12:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
FlixBus	13h 10m	10:55 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	12:05 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/29/2026 10:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
FlixBus	9h 45m	9:15 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	7:00 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/29/2026 9:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Dortmund to Zurich is $47 on 8/11/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Dortmund and Zurich

See here how frequent the connections between Dortmund and Zurich are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Dortmund to Zurich. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Dortmund and Zurich.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 12 buses from Dortmund to Zurich, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Dortmund and Zurich, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Dortmund to Zurich

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Dortmund to Zurich in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dortmund to Zurich starting from $47!

Cheapest Bus	$47
Fastest Bus	9h 45m
Earliest Bus	5:10 AM
Latest Bus	9:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	290.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Dortmund to Zurich

Every day, 5 buses from 1 bus companies leave Dortmund for Zurich: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$61

Saturday 07/25

$57

Sunday 07/26

$64

Monday 07/27

$53

Tuesday 07/28

$51

Wednesday 07/29

$51

Thursday 07/30

$56

Friday 07/31

$54

Saturday 08/01

$56

Sunday 08/02

$67

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

$49

Wednesday 08/05

$49

Thursday 08/06

$50

Friday 08/07

$54

Saturday 08/08

$51

Sunday 08/09

$53

Monday 08/10

$49

Tuesday 08/11

$47

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Dortmund to Zurich

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Dortmund to Zurich, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $42, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Dortmund to Zurich. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $54.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dortmund to Zurich, with $42. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $51.

How to save money travelling from Dortmund to Zurich

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Dortmund to Zurich in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Dortmund to Zurich, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Dortmund to Zurich are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Dortmund and Zurich

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Dortmund and Zurich.

Signal Iduna Park

Central Bus Station

Platz der Deutschen Einheit 1

Asseln Aplerbecker Straße Bus Stop

Brünninghausen Bus Stop

Dollersweg Bus Stop

Central Bus Station Sihlquai

Ausstellungsstrasse 5

Kinkelstrasse

Goldauerstrasse

Central Polybahn

Rathaus

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Dortmund to Zurich? Compare all modes of transports from Dortmund to Zurich.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Dortmund to Zurich

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Dortmund to Zurich? Or which bus companies serve the route Dortmund to Zurich? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Dortmund to Zurich bus

How much does a Dortmund Zurich bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $47 and takes 13h 55m to reach Zurich. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Dortmund to Zurich?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $47 and $86. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Zurich.

On average, how many connections are available from Dortmund to Zurich each day?

Every day, the Dortmund to Zurich bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Dortmund to Zurich take?

The fastest bus from Dortmund to Zurich is offered by FlixBus and takes 9h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $83. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dortmund to Zurich?

The earliest bus arriving in Zurich from Dortmund starts at 5:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Dortmund to Zurich?

The latest bus trip departing from Dortmund for Zurich starts at 9:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Dortmund Zurich route?

When traveling by bus from Dortmund to Zurich, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Zurich?

You can check all the direct connections between Dortmund and Zurich by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Dortmund to Zurich bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Dortmund Zurich bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Dortmund Zurich bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Dortmund to Zurich on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Dortmund to Zurich

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Dortmund and to Zurich

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Dortmund and to Zurich. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!