What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Zug?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Zug is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Zug?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Zug is to train and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Zug?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Zug. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Zug via Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Zug?

The distance between Dortmund and Zug is 705 km. The road distance is 615.5 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Zug without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Zug without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 190.

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Zug?

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Dortmund to Zug, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Zug train from?

Dortmund to Zug train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Zug?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Zug is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 26m.

Where does the Dortmund to Zug train arrive?

Dortmund to Zug train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Zug?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Zug is 616 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Dortmund to Zug.

How do I get a train ticket from Dortmund to Zug?

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Where can I stay near Zug?

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Dortmund to Zug - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Dortmund to Zug by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
7h 16m
CHF 102–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus N07
10h 26m
CHF 47–86
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
11h 36m
CHF 82–376
Drive 615.5 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Zugcar 615.5 km
6h 30m
CHF 98–142
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zugtrain S24
9h 9m
CHF 74–212
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
5h 7m
CHF 92–264
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
5h 8m
CHF 116–276
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
5h 37m
CHF 91–291
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 36m
CHF 166–378
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
6h 54m
CHF 137–295

Dortmund to Zug by train

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7h 16mAverage Duration

CHF 102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 704.6 km
Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Zug, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Zug via Basel SBB and Zürich HB in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 29–70 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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