The average train between Dortmund and Zug takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Zug. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Dortmund and Zug. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Zug at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dortmund to Zug? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Zug. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Zug station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
Dortmund to Zug train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Zug train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Dortmund to Zug train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Dortmund and Zug is 488.8 km. The road distance is 705 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Zug via Basel SBB and Zürich HB in around 7h 17m.