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Compare 2 ways to go from Zurich to Hamburg

Average PriceUS$46 - US$247Average Duration18h
17kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$91 - US$91Average Duration9h 40m
29kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Zurich to Hamburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 18 hours, and with fares starting at just US$46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
18hAverage Duration
US$46Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Zurich - Hamburg

  1. What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Zurich to Hamburg?

    Trains travelling between Zurich and Hamburg leave from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße or Zürich Airport and arrive at Harburg, Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB), Hamburg Airport.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Zurich and Hamburg is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Hamburg.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Hamburg, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Zurich and Hamburg, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Zurich to Hamburg, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

Will you be returning to Zurich by train?

Train from Hamburg to Zurich

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