How to travel from Zurich to Hamburg
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4.6Travel Information to Hamburg from Zurich
 Distance | 433 miles (698 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $33 - $78 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $33 (€30) • 7 h 36 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $78 (€70) • 1 h 25 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 433 miles (698 km) by train, bus or flight from Zurich to Hamburg. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Zurich to Hamburg.
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How to get from Zurich to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Zurich to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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You can travel by travel between Zurich and Hamburg with Eurowings, Air France and KLM. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.
ÖBB Nightjet is an Austrian train company that offers overnight services across Europe. It has a range of train types, including the EuroNight, CityNightLine and Nightjet, which all offer comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. The EuroNight is the most luxurious option, with private compartments and a restaurant car. The CityNightLine is a more affordable option, with compartments and couchettes, while the Nightjet is the most basic option, with couchettes and reclining seats. Ticket types include Economy, Comfort and Business, with the latter offering the most luxurious experience. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, a restaurant car and a bar. The most popular routes for ÖBB Nightjet are from Vienna to Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Prague and Budapest.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel to Hamburg from Zurich.
FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Hamburg
There are 3 ways to get from Zurich to Hamburg: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Hamburg from Zurich is a train with an average price of $33 (€30).
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Hamburg:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $41 (€37) from Zurich to Hamburg.
Taking a train costs $44 (€40) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $78 (€70).
The quickest way to travel from Zurich to Hamburg is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 25 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 13 h 40 min.
Taking a train requires on average 7 h 36 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 433 miles (698 km) between Zurich and Hamburg.
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Hamburg is:
- 3 buses a day.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Hamburg from Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Hamburg:
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Flights most often depart from Zurich at Zurich Airport and arrive in Hamburg at Hamburg Airport.
- Trains from Zurich to Hamburg most often leave from Zurich HB and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Zurich to Hamburg:
- FlixBus can take you to Hamburg by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Zurich to Hamburg for $41 (€37).
- Eurowings, SWISS, LAER, Air Baltic, Air Mercury, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, SAS or Air France can take you to Hamburg by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Eurowings from Zurich to Hamburg for $78 (€70).
- Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity or ÖBB | Euro City (EC) can take you to Hamburg by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Hamburg for $33 (€30).
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
- 1 direct bus per day with FlixBus.
- Direct flight available with Eurowings or SWISS 8 direct flights per day.
- 1 direct train per day with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB Nightjet.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Hamburg as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Zurich and Hamburg.
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