Zurich to Hamburg Trains

Zurich to Hamburg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Hamburg takes 10h 34m and the fastest train takes 8h 58m. 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.

10h 34m
Duration: 931 km
Distance: €196
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Kassel

best

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 / ...

8h 54m

€164–352

Zurich to Hamburg train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Zurich and Hamburg. 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 Hamburg at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

10:58 AM → 7:57 PM
8h 59m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 11:57 PM
9h 23m • 2 changes
9:58 PM → 11:57 AM
Arrives next day
13h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:58 AM → 5:57 PM
9h 59m • 2 changes
10:58 AM → 7:57 PM
8h 59m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 11:57 PM
9h 23m • 2 changes
9:58 PM → 11:57 AM
Arrives next day
13h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:58 AM → 5:57 PM
9h 59m • 2 changes
10:58 AM → 7:57 PM
8h 59m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 11:57 PM
9h 23m • 2 changes
9:58 PM → 11:57 AM
Arrives next day
13h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:58 AM → 3:57 PM
8h 59m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 5:57 PM
8h 59m • 2 changes
10:58 AM → 7:57 PM
8h 59m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 9:57 PM
9h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:58 AM → 3:57 PM
8h 59m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 5:57 PM
8h 59m • 2 changes
10:58 AM → 7:57 PM
8h 59m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 9:57 PM
9h 59m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:57 PM
9h 58m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 7:57 PM
8h 58m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 11:57 PM
9h 23m • 2 changes
9:59 PM → 11:57 AM
Arrives next day
13h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:57 PM
9h 58m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 7:57 PM
8h 58m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 11:57 PM
9h 23m • 2 changes

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