How to travel from Hamburg to Winterthur

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Winterthur

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Winterthur among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €90 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €90, while a flight costs an average of €369.

Distance: 423 miles (682 km)

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9h 1m

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2.0 - 4.1kg

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Compare ways to travel from Hamburg to Winterthur

Compare the available ways to get from Hamburg to Winterthur, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Winterthur is a bus with an average price of €90.

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Winterthur:

A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Winterthur costing on average €98.

A bus is €279 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Winterthur costing on average €369.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Winterthur is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 36m.

Other travel options to Winterthur take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 1m.

Bus takes on average 17h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Winterthur including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Winterthur among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 37m faster (8h 31m by train vs 9h 8m by car) and roughly €55 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€98 vs €152). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Hamburg to Winterthur

How to get from Hamburg to Winterthur by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Hamburg to Winterthur is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Winterthur

Travel to Winterthur easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hamburg to Winterthur.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Winterthur including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Winterthur is a bus with an average price of €90.

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Winterthur:

A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Winterthur costing on average €98.

A bus is €279 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Winterthur costing on average €369.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Winterthur is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 36m.

Other travel options to Winterthur take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 1m.

Bus takes on average 17h 21m.

The distance from Hamburg to Winterthur is approximately 423 miles (682 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Winterthur is:
  • Around 91 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Winterthur as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Winterthur:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Winterthur station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Winterthur, Lagerhausstrasse / Archstrasse.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Winterthur, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Winterthur by train.
  • Travel with KLM, Air France, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa, British Airways, Sas Airways, Eurowings, Swiss, KLM Cityhopper, Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, easyJet, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Qatar Airways, TAP Portugal, BA Cityflyer, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways to go to Winterthur by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Winterthur by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Winterthur:
  • 9 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Swiss, easyJet, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, Helvetic Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Winterthur often also extend their vacation to go to Zurich, Munich, Milan, Vienna, Basel. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Winterthur and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Winterthur to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully enjoy Winterthur's museums, parks, and historic sites, plan to spend 2 to 3 days exploring the city.

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