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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Hanover Hbf to Zurich HB
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$218
Fastest journey
6 h 33 m
Average duration
6 h 49 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
562 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover Hbf to Zurich HB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanover Hbf to Zurich HB will cost around $218 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
Of the 33 trains that leave Hanover Hbf for Zurich HB on Thu, Jul 16, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct trains cover the 562 km distance in an average of 6 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 33 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest trains will take 7 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NJ 47112:30 AM9h35Hanover Hbf10:05 AMZurich HB$791One-way0 transfers
ICE 73 · IC 58110:53 AM7h33Hanover Hbf6:26 PMZurich HB$851One-way1 transfer- ECE 5 · IR 20779:53 AM6h56Hanover Hbf4:49 PMZurich HB$931One-way1 transfer
- ICE 579 · ICE 10912:53 PM7h07Hanover Hbf8:00 PMZurich HB$931One-way1 transfer
- ICE 73 · IC 58111:53 AM6h33Hanover Hbf6:26 PMZurich HB$931One-way1 transfer
ICE 73+
IC 58111:53 AM6h33Hanover Hbf6:26 PMZurich HB$2811One-way1 transfer- ICE 73 · IC 58111:53 AM6h33Hanover Hbf6:26 PMZurich HB$931One-way1 transfer
- ECE 5 · IR 20779:53 AM6h56Hanover Hbf4:49 PMZurich HB$931One-way1 transfer
EC 5+
IR 20779:53 AM6h56Hanover Hbf4:49 PMZurich HB$2811One-way1 transfer- ICE 577 · ICE 107+IC 78110:53 AM7h07Hanover Hbf6:00 PMZurich HB$2811One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Hanover Hbf to Zurich HB
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover Hbf to Zurich HB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 349 miles (562 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$267 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $179 Average price | $152 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 6m Average total duration 11h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover Hbf to Zurich HB:
A bus is $121 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover Hbf to Zurich HB costing on average $179 (€147).
A bus is $209 (€171) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover Hbf to Zurich HB costing on average $267 (€219).
Other travel options to Zurich HB take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 58m.
Bus takes on average 11h 36m.
Tickets start at around $267 (€219) compared to roughly $152 (€125) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-114.87 (€-94.31). The journey takes 7h 58m versus 7h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Hanover Hbf to Zurich HB train times
The table below shows live departures for Hanover Hbf to Zurich HB trains for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 1081 · ECE 198 | Delayed 10:48 PM 12:03 AMHanover Hbf | 10h25 | 9:02 AM 9:02 AMZurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1081 · ICE 2543 · ICE 273 | Delayed 10:48 PM 12:03 AMHanover Hbf | 9h57 | 10:00 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| IC 60471 | Delayed 10:30 PM 12:30 AMHanover Hbf | 9h35 | 8:05 AM 8:05 AMZurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 60471 · IC 563 | Delayed 10:30 PM 12:30 AMHanover Hbf | 8h56 | 9:26 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
| IC 60471 | 12:30 AM Hanover Hbf | 9h35 | 10:05 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NJ 471 | 12:30 AM Hanover Hbf | 9h35 | 10:05 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 273 | 1:38 AM Hanover Hbf | 8h22 | 10:00 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 273 | 2:10 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h50 | 10:00 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 583 · ICE 595 · ICE 105 | On time 8:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h33 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 583 · ICE 595 · ICE 105 | On time 8:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h33 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 583 · 4517 · ICE 595 · ICE 105 | On time 8:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h33 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 583 · ICE 595 · ICE 105+RE50 | On time 8:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h33 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 575 · ICE 105 | On time 8:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h07 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 575 · ICE 105 | On time 8:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h07 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ECE 5 · IR 2077 | On time 8:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h56 | 4:49 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| EC 5+IR 2077 | 8:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h56 | 4:49 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 785 · 4157 · ICE 371 · IC 779 | On time 9:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h33 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 785 · ICE 371+IC 779+RE30 | On time 9:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h33 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| IC 2044 · ICE 107 · IC 781 | On time 9:40 AM Hanover Hbf | 8h20 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ECE 5 · IR 2077 | On time 9:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 6h56 | 4:49 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 577 · ICE 371+IC 779 | On time 9:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h07 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 577 · ICE 371 · IC 779 | On time 9:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h07 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 577 · ICE 597 · ICE 107 · IC 781 | On time 9:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 8h07 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| EC 5+IR 2077 | 9:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 6h56 | 4:49 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 585 · ICE 597 · ICE 107+IC 781 | On time 10:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h33 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 585 · ICE 597 · ICE 107 · IC 781 | On time 10:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h33 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 585 · 4521 · ICE 597 · ICE 107 | On time 10:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h33 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 585 · 4521 · ICE 597 · ICE 107 | On time 10:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h33 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 585 · ICE 597 · ICE 107+IC 781 | On time 10:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h33 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 577 · ICE 107+IC 781 | 10:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h07 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 577 · ICE 107 · IC 781 | 10:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h07 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 73+IC 581 | On time 10:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h33 | 6:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 73 · IC 581 | On time 10:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h33 | 6:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 73+IC 581 | On time 11:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 6h33 | 6:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 73 · IC 581 | On time 11:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 6h33 | 6:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 579 · ICE 109 | On time 12:53 PM Hanover Hbf | 7h07 | 8:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 579 · ICE 109 | On time 12:53 PM Hanover Hbf | 7h07 | 8:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hanover Hbf to Zurich HB
Germany
Switzerland
Trains from Hanover Hbf to Zurich HB run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $77 (€63) but you can travel from only $38 (€31) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:53, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 349 miles (562 km) distance in 6h 33m.
Distance 349 miles (562 km) |
Average train duration 7h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 (€63) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 6h 33m |
First train 5:53 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Hanover Hbf to Zurich HB trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Hanover Hbf and Zurich HB from $38 (€31). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Nightjet
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Hanover Hbf to Zurich HB
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hanover Hbf to Zurich HB by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich HB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hanover Hbf to Zurich HB
Most Hanover Hbf to Zurich HB trains use the Hannover Hbf to Zürich HB station pair. Use this guide to compare Hanover Hbf and Zurich HB train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Hannover Hbf from Hanover city centre
Hannover Hbf train station facilities and services
Hannover Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Balzac Coffee, Burger King, McDonald's, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, asiahung, Mr. CLOU, Nordsee, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hannover Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hannover Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance by the DB ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the main entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hannover Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hannover Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hannover Hbf: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Mussmann, IntercityHotel Hannover, Hotel Loccumer Hof.
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
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