The average train between Zermatt and Hamburg takes 14h 27m and the fastest train takes 10h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Zermatt 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 3 times a day between Zermatt and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 5:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 14h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Zermatt 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 Zermatt to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Zermatt station and arriving at Hamburg station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.
Zermatt to Hamburg train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Visp station.
Zermatt to Hamburg train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Zermatt to Hamburg train tickets online with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Zermatt and Hamburg is 852.5 km. The road distance is 1,072 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt to Hamburg Hbf via Visp and Basel SBB in around 11h 18m.