What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Switzerland is to night train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 130 and takes 11h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg station to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Hamburg central bus station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Switzerland?

The distance between Hamburg and Switzerland is 714 km. The road distance is 842.5 km.

How do I travel from Hamburg to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs SFr 310 - SFr 950.

How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Hamburg to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Switzerland bus from?

Hamburg to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Switzerland train from?

Hamburg to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Hamburg to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 310 - SFr 950 and takes 8h 9m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 130 and takes 13h 3m.

Where does the Hamburg to Switzerland bus arrive?

Hamburg to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Hamburg to Switzerland train arrive?

Hamburg to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Switzerland is 842 km. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Hamburg to Switzerland.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamburg to Switzerland?

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Hamburg to Switzerland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Hamburg to Switzerland by plane, train, bus, night train, train (TGV), car train, or car

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Fly to Basel
best
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
4h 12m
CHF 51–187
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane HAM - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 28m
CHF 48–160
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
8h 9m
CHF 311–952
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N24
13h 3m
CHF 76–124
Night train
1. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
11h 57m
CHF 51–129
Fly to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
4h 21m
CHF 77–206
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane HAM - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 27m
CHF 109–294
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
2. Take the train from Böblingen to Schaffhausentrain
6h 56m
CHF 114–395
Train via Zürich, Bahnhofstrasse/HB
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
10h 9m
CHF 180–700
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcartrain
2. Drive from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Zurichcar
10h 59m
CHF 115–138
Drive 842.5 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Zurichcar 842.5 km
7h 52m
CHF 139–200

Hamburg to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 714.4 km
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Switzerland?

easyJet, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Zürich Stadelhofen via Basel SBB and Zürich HB in around 8h 9m.

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