What is the travel distance from Hamburg to Zürich?

The distance between the two cities is 432 miles (696 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hamburg to Zürich?

The majority of buses traveling from Hamburg to Zürich start their journey at Hamburg Airport and wind up at Zürich Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Zürich?

Once in Zürich, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Zürichhorn, Swiss National Museum, St. Peters Church, Lindenhofplatz and Rietberg Museum.

Bus Hamburg to Zürich from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Hamburg to Zürich on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	17h 40m	10:10am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	17h 45m	10:45am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	8:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	13h 55m	10:10am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	8:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	13h 35m	9:50am	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	9:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	13h	10:45am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Hamburg to Zürich

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 8 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

8h 50mAverage Duration

431 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$48 - $158	Average Duration18h	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$63 - $305	Average Duration8h 32m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$53 - $61	Average Duration8h 50m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Hamburg and Zürich?

Stops in Hamburg

A
Hamburg Airport
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B
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany
F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany

Stops in Zürich

A
Zürich Airport
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B
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland

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FlixBus

3.5/511,420 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,150 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hamburg to Zürich by bus

What is the travel distance from Hamburg to Zürich?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hamburg to Zürich?
What are the best sights and things to do in Zürich?