The average train between Zurich and Hamburg takes 9h 40m and the fastest train takes 8h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 every 4 hours between Zurich and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Hamburg station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
Zurich to Hamburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Hamburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Hamburg train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Zurich and Hamburg is 695.1 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.