Zurich to Altona Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Altona takes 10h 55m and the fastest train takes 9h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Altona. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 55m
Duration: 937 km
Distance: €199
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Kassel

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Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...

9h 8m

€166–356

Zurich to Altona train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Zurich and Altona. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Altona at 12:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

9:58 PM → 12:18 PM
Arrives next day
14h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:58 AM → 6:14 PM
10h 16m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 8:18 PM
9h 20m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 12:28 AM
Arrives next day
9h 54m • 3 changes
9:58 PM → 12:18 PM
Arrives next day
14h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:58 AM → 6:14 PM
10h 16m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 8:18 PM
9h 20m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 12:28 AM
Arrives next day
9h 54m • 3 changes
9:58 PM → 12:18 PM
Arrives next day
14h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:58 AM → 4:18 PM
9h 20m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 6:18 PM
9h 20m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 8:18 PM
9h 20m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 10:18 PM
10h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:58 AM → 4:18 PM
9h 20m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 6:18 PM
9h 20m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 8:18 PM
9h 20m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 10:18 PM
10h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:59 AM → 6:14 PM
10h 15m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 8:18 PM
9h 19m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 12:28 AM
Arrives next day
9h 54m • 3 changes
9:59 PM → 12:18 PM
Arrives next day
14h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:59 AM → 6:14 PM
10h 15m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 8:18 PM
9h 19m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 12:28 AM
Arrives next day
9h 54m • 3 changes
9:59 PM → 12:18 PM
Arrives next day
14h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:59 AM → 6:14 PM
10h 15m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 8:18 PM
9h 19m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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