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How to Travel from

Zurich to Hamburg

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Hamburg,
Ave. Duration:
12h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$103.26

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Basel to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$467.39
Plane from Zurich Airport to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$706.52
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Basel to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$45.65–$163.04

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$478.26
Plane from Basel to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$369.57
Plane from Zurich Airport to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.65–$652.17
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$815.22
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.70–$760.87

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$315.22
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$369.57

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Zurich Airport to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$597.83

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$434.78
Plane from Zurich Airport to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$510.87
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$869.57
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$652.17

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$33.70
Train from Basel SBB to Kassel
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$86.96–$97.83
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.70–$38.04
Train from Singen to Böblingen
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.96–$42.39
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$40.22–$44.57

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Zuerich Hb to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
10h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$184.78

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Singen to Böblingen
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$23.91–$33.70

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Singen
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$28.26–$52.17
Train from Zürich HB to Hamburg-Altona
Ave. Duration:
11h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$282.61–$510.87

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$11.96

DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)

Phone:
+49 731 1550-0
Website:
meine-rab.de/
Train from Singen to Böblingen
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$19.57–$25.00

Nebenbahn Vaihingen- Enzweihlingen

Train from Singen to Böblingen
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Once a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Lörrach Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$103.26–$869.57

metronom

Phone:
+49 581 97164164
Website:
der-metronom.de/
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Hamburg is to bus which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 12h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Hamburg is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $81.52 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Hamburg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Hamburg?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Hamburg Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 54m.

How far is it from Zurich to Hamburg?

The distance between Zurich and Hamburg is 722 km. The road distance is 896.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Hamburg without a car is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs $141.30 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Zurich to Hamburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Hamburg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Hamburg train from?

Zurich to Hamburg train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Hamburg?

The best way to get from Zurich to Hamburg is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $81.52 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $141.30 - $206.52 and takes 9h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 12h 55m.

Where does the Zurich to Hamburg bus arrive?

Zurich to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Zurich to Hamburg train arrive?

Zurich to Hamburg train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Hamburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Hamburg is 896 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Zurich to Hamburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Hamburg?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Hamburg?

Book your Zurich to Hamburg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Hamburg?

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