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Zurich to Hamburg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Hamburg takes 13h 6m 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.

13h 6m
Duration
931 km
Distance
€196
Average price
4 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 / ...
8h 54m
€154–662

Zurich to Hamburg train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Zurich and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 13h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 931.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 6m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Hamburg Hbf via Basel SBB and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 8h 54m.

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