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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Train | Hamburg Hbf | Zurich HB (Main Station) | Cheapest | ||||
EuroCity Express + InterCity | Train | Hamburg Hbf | Zurich HB (Main Station) | Fastest | ||||
EuroCity Express + InterCity | Train | Hamburg Hbf | Zurich HB (Main Station) | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Train | Hamburg Hbf | Zurich HB (Main Station) | No tags | ||||
EuroCity Express + InterCity | Train | Hamburg Hbf | Zurich HB (Main Station) | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Hamburg to Zürich
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 9 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 005, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Hamburg and Zürich?
Hamburg
- A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany - BHörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
- D
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
Zürich
- ALimmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
- C
Zürich Stadelhofen
Stadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - D
Zürich Oerlikon
Hofwiesenstrasse 369, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland - E
Zürich Selnau
Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - F
Zürich Altstetten
Altstetterpl. 12, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hamburg to Zürich by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Hamburg to Zürich?
The cheapest train tickets from Hamburg to Zürich start from R 921. The average price for this train route is around R 2 546. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Hamburg to Zürich?
The average train journey time from Hamburg to Zürich is 9h 15m, covering a distance of 695 km. The quickest train can get you there in 8h 31m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Hamburg to Zürich route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 11 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hamburg to Zürich?
The earliest train from Hamburg to Zürich departs at 06:23. And the latest train departs at 22:28.
Which is the best train operator from Hamburg to Zürich?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Hamburg to Zürich?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Hamburg to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Hamburg to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Zürich was searched and found on 02 Feb 2026 with a price of R 2 826To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Hamburg to Zürich as early as possible.
