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Zurich to Altona trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Altona takes 11h 21m and the fastest train takes 8h 49m. 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.

11h 21m
Duration
937 km
Distance
€199
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Kassel

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  1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train Ice / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain train 20 / ...
  3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain train 20 / ...
9h 8m
€156–556

Zurich to Altona train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Zurich and Altona. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Altona at 1:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 937 km
  • Duration: 11h 21m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Altona, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Altona via Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 8m.

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