- Must visit
Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum with major Swiss and international collections, from Old Masters to modern and contemporary works.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$210
Fastest journey
6 h 33 m
Average duration
6 h 47 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
563 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanover to Zurich will cost around $210 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 15 trains that leave Hanover for Zurich on Wed, Jun 03, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 563 km distance in an average of 6 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 33 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 6 h 56 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 471
ICE 75+
TGV 9223
ICE 771 · 29528 · ICE 201 · IC 789
ICE 771 · IC 389
ICE 73 · IR 2081
ICE 75+
TGV 9223
ICE 75+
TGV 9223
ICE 73 · IR 2081
ECE 5 · IR 2077
ICE 7 · IR 2085Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $78.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$165 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $226 Average price | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 4m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Zurich:
A bus is $102 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Zurich costing on average $165 (€133).
A bus is $163 (€131) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Zurich costing on average $226 (€182).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 34m.
Bus takes on average 9h 53m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (7h 34m by train vs 7h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $165 (€133) compared to roughly $155 (€125) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hanover to Zurich trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NJ 471 | 12:30 AM Hanover Hbf | 9h35 | 10:05 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60471 | 12:30 AM Hanover Hbf | 9h35 | 10:05 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 273 | 2:10 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h50 | 10:00 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 5 · IR 2077 | On time 9:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 6h56 | 4:49 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
EC 5+ IR 2077 | 9:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 6h56 | 4:49 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 73 · IR 2081 | On time 11:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 6h56 | 6:49 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 73+ IR 2081 | On time 11:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 6h56 | 6:49 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 579 · 29648 · ICE 109 | On time 12:53 PM Hanover Hbf | 7h07 | 8:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Hanover to Zurich run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $42 (€34) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 349 miles (563 km) distance in 6h 32m.
Distance 349 miles (563 km) |
Average train duration 7h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 6h 32m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 56 days |
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