Zurich HB to Hamburg Hbf train

Sat, 17 May
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to Hamburg Hbf

Showing times and prices for 17 May

Cheapest price

£68

Average price

£103

Fastest journey

8 h 21 m

Average duration

8 h 31 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

694 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Hamburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zurich HB to Hamburg Hbf will cost around £103 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Zurich HB for Hamburg Hbf every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 694 km distance in an average of 8 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 21 m .

The slowest trains will take 8 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

FlixTrain
04:2015h05
Zurich HB
19:25Hamburg Hbf
£681One-way
0 changes
Deutsche Bahn
11:598h40
Zurich HB
20:39Hamburg Hbf
£1081One-way
0 changes
Deutsche Bahn
04:598h30
Zurich HB
13:29Hamburg Hbf
£1081One-way
0 changes
Deutsche Bahn
09:5910h16
Zurich HB
20:15Hamburg Hbf
£1081One-way
0 changes
Deutsche Bahn
00:0811h28
Zurich HB
11:36Hamburg Hbf
£1211One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich HB to Hamburg Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 1m.

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£106

Average Price

£49

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Cheapest

£151

Average Price

10h 39m

average duration

10h 9m

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30m

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14h 36m

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14h 6m

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8h 1m

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5h 1m

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3h 0m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Hamburg Hbf

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Trains from Zurich HB to Hamburg Hbf run on average 14 times per day, taking around 10h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £27
Distance
694 km
Average train duration
10h 9m
Cheapest ticket price
£53
Trains per day
14
Direct trains
2
Train providers
6
Fastest train
7h 36m
First train
00:08
Last train
20:59
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £27

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet and ÖBB | InterCity trains Zürich Hbf to Hamburg Hbf

For as little as £26 you can travel by train between Zürich Hbf and Hamburg Hbf with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet and ÖBB | InterCity. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains from Zürich Hbf to Hamburg Hbf. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

Deutsche Bahn from Zürich Hbf to Hamburg Hbf train information:

  • Average Duration: 7 h 37 min
  • Cheapest Price: £26
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 3 a day

FAQs: Zurich HB to Hamburg Hbf train

FAQs: Travel by train from Zurich HB to Hamburg Hbf easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich HB to Hamburg Hbf.
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Important Stations and Airports in Zurich HB and Hamburg Hbf

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Hamburg
The major train station for departures in Zurich is Zürich HB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich HB for your trip from Zurich to Hamburg.
Zürich HBWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
26
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Au Premier
  • Brasserie Federal
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • CHF 2
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
  • Hotel St. Gotthard
  • Central Plaza Hotel
Shower
Shower
  • Cost CHF 12
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 1,300 places, mostly covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
  • Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
  • Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
Public transport options for Zürich HB
  • Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
The major train station for arrivals in Hamburg is Hamburg Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Hamburg Hbf for your journey to Hamburg from Zurich.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
  • Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • The station has luggage lockers.
Dining
Dining
  • Le Crobag
  • Burger King
  • Coffee Fellows
  • Havin Grill
  • KFC
  • Mr. CLOU
  • Starbucks
  • dean&david
  • SPAR Express
  • Pommesfreunde
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
  • IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
  • Park Hyatt Hamburg
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.

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