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Kunsthalle Hamburg
One of Germany’s major art museums, spanning medieval altarpieces to contemporary works across several buildings near the main station.






Cheapest price
$66
Average price
$94
Fastest journey
4h 40m
Average duration
4h 59m
Trains per day
6
Distance
86 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zwolle to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $202.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$89 Average price Cheapest | $393 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zwolle to Hamburg:
A train is $305 (€250) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zwolle to Hamburg costing on average $393 (€323).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 53m.
Bus takes on average 8h 37m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (3h 53m by train vs 4h 7m by car). Tickets start at around $89 (€73) compared to roughly $74 (€61) 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.
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 Zwolle to Hamburg trains for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE RS22 · IC 17951 · 20377 · ICE 518 | On time 3:09 PM Zwolle Stadshagen | 5h23 | 8:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 17951 · 20377 · ICE 518 | On time 3:42 PM Zwolle station | 4h50 | 8:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE RS22 · RE RS23 · ICE 241 · ICE 106 | Delayed 4:41 PM Zwolle Stadshagen | 4h51 | 7:34 PM 7:34 PMHamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE RS23 · ICE 241 · ICE 106 | Delayed 4:52 PM Zwolle station | 4h40 | 7:34 PM 7:34 PMHamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE RS22 · IC 17959 · 20381 · ICE 516 | Delayed 5:11 PM Zwolle Stadshagen | 5h21 | 8:39 PM 8:39 PMHamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 17959 · 20381 · ICE 516 | Delayed 5:42 PM Zwolle station | 4h50 | 8:39 PM 8:39 PMHamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, July 11 | |||||
RE RS22 · RE RS23 · 20357 · ICE 618 | On time 12:39 AM Zwolle Stadshagen | 9h36 | 10:15 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE RS22 · Bus 34615 · Bus 72005 · 4411 | On time 1:21 AM Zwolle Stadshagen | 8h54 | 10:15 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RE RS22 · RE RS23 · ICE 141 · ICE 206 | On time 1:21 AM Zwolle Stadshagen | 9h54 | 11:15 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE RS23 · ICE 141 · ICE 206 | On time 6:52 AM Zwolle station | 4h23 | 11:15 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE RS22 · RE RS23 · 20361 · ICE 2310 | On time 7:09 AM Zwolle Stadshagen | 4h37 | 11:46 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE RS23 · 20361 · ICE 2310 | On time 7:22 AM Zwolle station | 4h24 | 11:46 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE RS22 · RE RS23 · 20365 · ICE 614 | Delayed 9:09 AM Zwolle Stadshagen | 5h06 | 12:20 PM 12:20 PMHamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE RS23 · 20365 · ICE 614 | Delayed 9:22 AM Zwolle station | 4h53 | 12:20 PM 12:20 PMHamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE RS22 · RE RS23 · 20369 · ICE 612 | Delayed 11:09 AM Zwolle Stadshagen | 5h06 | 2:20 PM 2:20 PMHamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE RS23 · 20369 · ICE 612 | Delayed 11:22 AM Zwolle station | 4h53 | 2:20 PM 2:20 PMHamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE RS22 · RE RS23 · 20371 · ICE 1032 | On time 12:09 PM Zwolle Stadshagen | 4h45 | 4:54 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE RS23 · 20371 · ICE 1032 | On time 12:22 PM Zwolle station | 4h32 | 4:54 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE RS22 · RE RS23 · 20373 · ICE 610 | Delayed 1:09 PM Zwolle Stadshagen | 5h06 | 4:20 PM 4:20 PMHamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE RS23 · 20373 · ICE 610 | Delayed 1:22 PM Zwolle station | 4h53 | 4:20 PM 4:20 PMHamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Zwolle to Hamburg run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 178 miles (287 km) distance in 4h 9m.
Distance 178 miles (287 km) |
Average train duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 4h 9m |
First train 12:33 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 91 days |
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Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg -> Hamburg City Center, Hamburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zwolle to Hamburg 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 Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zwolle to Hamburg trains use the Zwolle to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg Airport. Use this guide to compare Zwolle and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zwolle has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Librije, Restaurant Poppe
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zwolle. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zwolle. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zwolle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zwolle: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zwolle: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Ter Borch, Hotel Lumen Zwolle, Bilderberg Grand Hotel Wientjes.
Zwolle Stadshagen is 3 km from Zwolle city centre. Public transport options include:
Zwolle Stadshagen has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Zwolle Stadshagen.
Ticket office support is available at Zwolle Stadshagen.
Available at Zwolle Stadshagen: Parking.
Available at Zwolle Stadshagen: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zwolle Stadshagen.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg 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 options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport 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 options include: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg 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 options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
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