Bus Zurich to Dortmund: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Zurich to Dortmund

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

today

$48

tomorrow

$63

Saturday

$65

Sunday

$65

Monday

$50

Tuesday

$54

Wednesday

$61

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	11h 5m	3:00 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	2:05 AM	Dortmund	Central Station		Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/23/2026 3:00:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/24/2026 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
	FlixBus	9h 45m	11:30 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	9:15 AM	Dortmund	Central Station		Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/23/2026 11:30:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/24/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 10m	1:50 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	3:00 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$63	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/24/2026 1:50:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/24/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
FlixBus	11h 5m	3:00 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	2:05 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$68	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/24/2026 3:00:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/25/2026 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
FlixBus	9h 45m	11:30 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	9:15 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$76	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/24/2026 11:30:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 5m	3:00 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	2:05 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/25/2026 3:00:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
FlixBus	13h 10m	1:50 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	3:00 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/25/2026 1:50:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/25/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
FlixBus	9h 45m	11:30 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	9:15 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/25/2026 11:30:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 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 10m	1:50 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	3:00 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/26/2026 1:50:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
FlixBus	11h 5m	3:00 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	2:05 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/26/2026 3:00:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
FlixBus	9h 45m	11:30 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	9:15 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/26/2026 11:30:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Dortmund via Karlsruhe, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  13h 15m
  
  0
  
  1:45 AM
  
  Zurich
  Central Bus Station Sihlquai
  
  5:45 AM
  
  Karlsruhe
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/28/2026 1:45:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  6h 45m
  
  0
  
  8:15 AM
  
  Karlsruhe
  Central Station
  
  3:00 PM
  
  Dortmund
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $27
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/28/2026 8:15:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Travel time is 3h 30m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 10m	1:50 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	3:00 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/27/2026 1:50:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
FlixBus	9h 45m	11:30 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	9:15 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/27/2026 11:30:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
FlixBus	11h 5m	3:00 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	2:05 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/27/2026 3:00:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	13h 15m	1:45 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	3:00 PM	Dortmund	Central Station		Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/28/2026 1:45:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
	FlixBus	9h 45m	11:30 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	9:15 AM	Dortmund	Central Station		Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/28/2026 11:30:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Dortmund via Mannheim, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  13h 10m
  
  0
  
  1:50 AM
  
  Zurich
  Central Bus Station Sihlquai
  
  7:20 AM
  
  Mannheim
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $26
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/30/2026 1:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Mannheim (Germany) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  5h 40m
  
  0
  
  9:20 AM
  
  Mannheim
  Central Bus Station
  
  3:00 PM
  
  Dortmund
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 7/30/2026 9:20:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Travel time is 3h 25m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	9h 45m	11:30 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	9:15 AM	Dortmund	Central Station		Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/29/2026 11:30:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
	FlixBus	13h 15m	1:45 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	3:00 PM	Dortmund	Central Station		Economy	$98	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/29/2026 1:45:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Dortmund via Mannheim, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  13h 10m
  
  0
  
  1:50 AM
  
  Zurich
  Central Bus Station Sihlquai
  
  7:20 AM
  
  Mannheim
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $26
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/30/2026 1:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Mannheim (Germany) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  5h 40m
  
  0
  
  9:20 AM
  
  Mannheim
  Central Bus Station
  
  3:00 PM
  
  Dortmund
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 7/30/2026 9:20:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Travel time is 3h 25m longer, but you will save $12

Frequency of bus connections between Zurich and Dortmund

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Zurich to Dortmund. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Zurich and Dortmund.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 7 buses from Zurich to Dortmund, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Zurich and Dortmund, with 5 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/11/2026 costs just $46, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Zurich to Dortmund

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Zurich to Dortmund in one click! Book your bus ticket from Zurich to Dortmund starting from $46!

Cheapest Bus	$46
Fastest Bus	9h 45m
Earliest Bus	3:00 PM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	290.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Zurich to Dortmund

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Zurich for Dortmund: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/23/2026 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

$63

Saturday 07/25

$65

Sunday 07/26

$65

Monday 07/27

$50

Tuesday 07/28

$52

Wednesday 07/29

$74

Thursday 07/30

$52

Friday 07/31

$65

Saturday 08/01

$60

Sunday 08/02

$61

Monday 08/03

$50

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$47

Thursday 08/06

$52

Friday 08/07

$60

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

$78

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

$46

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

$55

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Zurich to Dortmund

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

With a price starting from $45, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Zurich to Dortmund. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $61.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Zurich to Dortmund, with $45. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $51.

How to save money travelling from Zurich to Dortmund

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 Zurich to Dortmund 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 Zurich to Dortmund, 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 Zurich to Dortmund are also emptier.

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Zurich - Dortmund

Karla Hlinka, 10/4/2024

Ich bewerte positiv den Verlauf der Busreisse,Sicherheitsgefühl hatte ich stets dabei.Das Einzige,was ich bemängeln kann,ich hätte mindestens „ein wenig“ Hilfe bei der Manipulation mit meinem Koffer ( ... Ich bewerte positiv den Verlauf der Busreisse,Sicherheitsgefühl hatte ich stets dabei.Das Einzige,was ich bemängeln kann,ich hätte mindestens „ein wenig“ Hilfe bei der Manipulation mit meinem Koffer (sowohl bei dem Einbringen, als auch bei dem Abholen von dem Kofferraum) erwartet.Ich verstehe schon,dass es körperlich für den Zuständigen sehr anspruchsvoll ist,die Koffer rein - und rausgeben zu müssen ,aber nur zuschauen , wie anstrengt es für eine Frau ist , es alleine tun zu müssen,finde ich nicht passend. Ich habe es bewältigt ,alleine mit Mühe zu Recht zu kommen,wärend er mir zuschaute, eine Frau vor mir musste die Hilfe eines anderen Reisenden (Mannes)in Anspruch nehmen-!wie gut dass er bereit war ihr zu helfen,sonnst würde der Koffer noch in Zürich stehen!Wir mussten unsere Kioffer ziemlich hochheben und keine Hilfe dabei bekommen!

Christine, 8/31/2024

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All bus stations and stops in Zurich and Dortmund

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

Central Bus Station Sihlquai

Ausstellungsstrasse 5

Kinkelstrasse

Goldauerstrasse

Central Polybahn

Rathaus

Signal Iduna Park

Central Bus Station

Platz der Deutschen Einheit 1

Asseln Aplerbecker Straße Bus Stop

Brünninghausen Bus Stop

Dollersweg Bus Stop

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

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Service and Comfort on the bus from Zurich to Dortmund

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

FAQs about the Zurich to Dortmund bus

How much does a Zurich Dortmund bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $46 and takes 11h 5m to reach Dortmund. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $46 and $98. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Dortmund.

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

Every day, the Zurich to Dortmund bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Zurich to Dortmund is offered by FlixBus and takes 9h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $51. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Zurich to Dortmund?

The earliest bus arriving in Dortmund from Zurich starts at 3:00 PM. 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 Zurich to Dortmund?

The latest bus trip departing from Zurich for Dortmund starts at 11:30 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 Zurich Dortmund route?

When traveling by bus from Zurich to Dortmund, 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 Zurich and Dortmund?

You can check all the direct connections between Zurich and Dortmund 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 Zurich to Dortmund 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 Zurich Dortmund 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 Zurich Dortmund 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 Zurich to Dortmund on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Zurich and to Dortmund

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