What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Dorsten?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Dorsten is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 12h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Dorsten?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Dorsten is to fly and train which takes 5h 26m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Dorsten?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Dorsten. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Dorsten Bf via Dortmund central bus station and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Dorsten?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Dorsten. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Dorsten Bf via Frankfurt and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Zurich to Dorsten?

The distance between Zurich and Dorsten is 708 km. The road distance is 621 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Dorsten without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Dorsten without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €110 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Dorsten?

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Zurich to Dorsten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Dorsten bus from?

Zurich to Dorsten bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Dorsten train from?

Zurich to Dorsten train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Dorsten?

The best way to get from Zurich to Dorsten is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €110 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 12h 46m.

Where does the Zurich to Dorsten bus arrive?

Zurich to Dorsten bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Zurich to Dorsten train arrive?

Zurich to Dorsten train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Dorsten?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Dorsten is 621 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Zurich to Dorsten.

Where can I stay near Dorsten?

There are 874+ hotels available in Dorsten.

Zurich to Dorsten - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Dorsten by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, 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 Zuerich Hb to Frankfurt(Main)HbfEc
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf41 / ...
7h 19m
€118–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Dortmund central bus stationN07
12h 46m
€42–73
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Bonn-BeuelNj
2. Take the train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Essen HbfRe
11h 14m
€182–334
Drive 621 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Dorsten621 km
6h 4m
€109–157
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf41 / ...
7h 46m
€77–207
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dorsten Bf
4h 55m
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen Hbf
5h 26m
€87–255
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
5h 40m
€116–278

Zurich to Dorsten by train

7Weekly Trains

7h 19mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 708.2 km
Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Dorsten, Germany?

You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Dorsten Bf via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Essen Hbf in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Dortmund central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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