What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Zürich HB?

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Zürich HB is to night train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 130 and takes 11h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg to Zürich HB?

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Zürich HB is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 210.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Zürich HB?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamburg central bus station station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Zürich HB?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Zuerich Hb. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 54m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Zürich HB?

The distance between Hamburg and Zürich HB is 720 km. The road distance is 841.8 km.

How do I travel from Hamburg to Zürich HB without a car?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Zürich HB without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs SFr 300 - SFr 900.

How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Zürich HB?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Hamburg to Zürich HB, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Zürich HB bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Zürich HB train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Hamburg to Zürich HB?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Zürich HB is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 300 - SFr 900 and takes 8h 5m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 120 and takes 13h 9m.

Where does the Hamburg to Zürich HB bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hamburg to Zürich HB train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamburg to Zürich HB?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Zürich HB is 842 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Hamburg to Zürich HB.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamburg to Zürich HB?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hamburg to Zürich HB?

Book your Hamburg to Zürich HB bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zürich HB?

There are 1257+ hotels available in Zürich HB.

Hamburg to Zürich HB - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 10 ways to get from Hamburg to Zürich HB by plane, train, bus, night train, train (TGV), car train, or car

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Fly Hamburg Airport to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
4h 1m
CHF 76–203
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
11h 54m
CHF 50–130
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
8h 5m
CHF 302–900
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N24
13h 9m
CHF 70–120
Fly Hamburg Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 40m
CHF 75–298
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRE - ZRH
4h 58m
CHF 123–411
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
5h 37m
CHF 133–498
Train via Zuerich Hb
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
9h 56m
CHF 175–715
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcartrain
2. Drive from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Zürich HBcar
10h 57m
CHF 113–138
Drive 841.8 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Zürich HBcar 841.8 km
7h 50m
CHF 136–197

Hamburg to Zürich HB by train

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Distance: 719.9 km
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Zürich HB, Switzerland?

Swiss, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Zürich HB via Basel SBB in around 8h 5m.

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