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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)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$89 Average price Cheapest | $394 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 |
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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 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 $394 (€323).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 53m.
Bus takes on average 8h 37m.
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How to get from Zwolle to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zwolle to Hamburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 17927 · 20365 · ICE 6149:42 AM4h50Zwolle station2:32 PMHamburg Hbf$931One-way2 transfers
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IC 17927 · 20365 · ICE 6149:42 AM4h50Zwolle station2:32 PMHamburg Hbf$931One-way2 transfers
Fastest
RE RS23 · ICE 141 · ICE 2066:52 AM4h40Zwolle station11:32 AMHamburg Hbf$981One-way2 transfers
Other options
IC 17919 · 20361 · ICE 6167:42 AM4h50Zwolle station12:32 PMHamburg Hbf$931One-way2 transfers
RE RS22 · IC 17927 · 20365 · ICE 6149:09 AM5h23Zwolle Stadshagen2:32 PMHamburg Hbf$931One-way3 transfers
RE RS22 · IC 17919 · 20361 · ICE 6167:07 AM5h25Zwolle Stadshagen12:32 PMHamburg Hbf$931One-way3 transfers
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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 $394 (€323).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 53m.
Bus takes on average 8h 37m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zwolle and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zwolle station and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Travel with RRReis to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper to go to Hamburg by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Blauwnet to go to Hamburg by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
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