The average train between Zürich HB and Hamburg takes 9h 27m and the fastest train takes 8h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Zürich HB to Hamburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Zürich HB and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zürich HB is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 12:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zürich HB to Hamburg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zürich HB to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Hamburg station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
Zürich HB to Hamburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zürich HB to Hamburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Zürich HB to Hamburg train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Zürich HB and Hamburg is 694 km. The road distance is 931 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Hamburg Hbf via Basel SBB and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 9h 15m.