4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Hamburg
Cheapest price on Oct 10
€38
Average ticket price on Oct 10
€148
Fastest journey on Oct 10
7 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Oct 10
8 h 21 m
Trains on Oct 10
57
Distance
698 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Hamburg will cost around €148 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €38.
On Sat, Oct 10, we found 57 trains from Zurich to Hamburg, including 11 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 10 the direct trains cover the 698 km distance in an average of 8 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 55 m .
On Sat, Oct 10 the slowest trains will take 8 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 604708:59 PM10h54Zurich HB7:53 AMHamburg Hbf€381One-way0 transfers- ICE 272 · ICE 9206:59 PM11h51Zurich HB6:50 AMHamburg Hbf€451One-way1 transfer
- ICE 272 · ICE 510 · ICE 9206:59 PM11h51Zurich HB6:50 AMHamburg Hbf€461One-way2 transfers
- IR 2252 · ECE 84:51 AM8h38Zurich HB1:29 PMHamburg Hbf€481One-way1 transfer
- IC 758 · ICE 202 · ICE 7725:59 AM8h30Zurich HB2:29 PMHamburg Hbf€561One-way2 transfers
- EC 150 · ICE 5742:34 PM7h55Zurich HB10:29 PMHamburg Hbf€751One-way1 transfer
- IR 2252 · ECE 85:08 AM8h21Zurich HB1:29 PMHamburg Hbf€561One-way1 transfer
- ICE 200 · ICE 7707:59 AM8h30Zurich HB4:29 PMHamburg Hbf€761One-way1 transfer
- IC 758 · ICE 202 · ICE 7725:59 AM8h30Zurich HB2:29 PMHamburg Hbf€561One-way2 transfers
- IC 758 · ICE 202 · ICE 692 · ICE 9925:59 AM8h30Zurich HB2:29 PMHamburg Hbf€561One-way4 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Hamburg
Switzerland
Germany
Trains from Zurich to Hamburg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 9h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €35 but you can travel from only €29 by flight.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 698 km distance in 7h 24m.
Distance 698 km |
Average train duration 9h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 7h 24m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Live departures
Zurich to Hamburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Hamburg trains for today, Friday, October 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR 2252 · ECE 8 | On time 5:08 AM Zurich HB | 8h21 | 1:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 758 · ICE 202 · ICE 692 · ICE 992 | On time 5:59 AM Zurich HB | 8h30 | 2:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| IC 758 · ICE 202 | On time 5:59 AM Zurich HB | 9h16 | 3:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 758 · ICE 202 · ICE 772 | On time 5:59 AM Zurich HB | 8h30 | 2:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
 ICE 202+ IC 758 | Delayed 5:16 AM 5:59 AMZurich HB | 9h16 | 3:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 558 · ICE 74 | On time 7:34 AM Zurich HB | 7h55 | 3:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 200 · ICE 770 | On time 7:59 AM Zurich HB | 8h30 | 4:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 200 | On time 7:59 AM Zurich HB | 9h16 | 5:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 200 | On time 7:59 AM Zurich HB | 9h16 | 5:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 200 | On time 7:59 AM Zurich HB | 9h35 | 5:34 PM Hamburg Altona | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 6+ TGV 9210 | Delayed 8:46 AM 9:34 AMZurich HB | 7h55 | 5:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 108 · ICE 578 | On time 9:59 AM Zurich HB | 8h30 | 6:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 108 | On time 9:59 AM Zurich HB | 9h16 | 7:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 108 | On time 9:59 AM Zurich HB | 9h16 | 7:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 108 | On time 9:59 AM Zurich HB | 9h35 | 7:34 PM Hamburg Altona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 370 · ICE 518 | 10:59 AM Zurich HB | 9h35 | 8:34 PM Hamburg Altona | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 72+TGV 9218 | Delayed 10:46 AM 11:34 AMZurich HB | 7h55 | 7:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 488 · ICE 576 | On time 11:37 AM Zurich HB | 8h52 | 8:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 770 · ICE 106 · ICE 576 | On time 11:59 AM Zurich HB | 8h30 | 8:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 770 · ICE 106 | On time 11:59 AM Zurich HB | 9h16 | 9:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 106+IC 770 | Delayed 11:16 AM 11:59 AMZurich HB | 9h35 | 9:34 PM Hamburg Altona | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 106+IC 770 | Delayed 11:16 AM 11:59 AMZurich HB | 9h16 | 9:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ECE 4+TGV 9222 | Delayed 12:46 PM 1:34 PMZurich HB | 7h55 | 9:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 104 · ICE 574 | On time 1:59 PM Zurich HB | 8h30 | 10:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 104 | On time 1:59 PM Zurich HB | 9h17 | 11:16 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 104 | On time 1:59 PM Zurich HB | 9h17 | 11:16 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 104 | On time 1:59 PM Zurich HB | 9h35 | 11:34 PM Hamburg Altona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 70+TGV 9226 | Delayed 2:46 PM 3:34 PMZurich HB | 8h27 | 12:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 70 · ICE 782+TGV 9226 | Delayed 2:46 PM 3:34 PMZurich HB | 8h23 | 11:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 102 · ICE 572 | On time 3:59 PM Zurich HB | 9h06 | 1:05 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 272 · ICE 920 | On time 6:59 PM Zurich HB | 11h57 | 6:56 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 272 · ICE 920 | On time 6:59 PM Zurich HB | 12h11 | 7:10 AM Hamburg Altona | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 272 · ICE 920 | On time 6:59 PM Zurich HB | 11h57 | 6:56 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 60470 | On time 8:59 PM Zurich HB | 10h54 | 7:53 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
 NJ 470 | 8:59 PM Zurich HB | 11h12 | 8:11 AM Hamburg Altona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 60470 | On time 8:59 PM Zurich HB | 10h54 | 7:53 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 60470 | On time 8:59 PM Zurich HB | 11h12 | 8:11 AM Hamburg Altona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NJ 470 | 8:59 PM Zurich HB | 10h54 | 7:53 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 60402 · ICE 778 | On time 9:59 PM Zurich HB | 10h31 | 8:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, October 10 | |||||
 IR 2292+ICE 204 | On time 1:08 AM Zurich HB | 12h33 | 1:41 PM Hamburg Altona | 1 transfer | |
| IR 2292 · ICE 204 | On time 1:08 AM Zurich HB | 12h14 | 1:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IR 2292 · ICE 204 · ICE 774 | On time 1:08 AM Zurich HB | 11h21 | 12:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IR 2292+ICE 204 | On time 1:08 AM Zurich HB | 12h14 | 1:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | InterCity
FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Hamburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Hamburg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Hamburg
Most Zurich to Hamburg trains use the Zürich HB to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Altona. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Zurich station do trains to Hamburg leave from?
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Getting to Stettbach from Zurich city centre
Stettbach is 4 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Stettbach train station facilities and services
Stettbach has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Stettbach.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Stettbach. ATMs are available at Stettbach.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stettbach: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stettbach: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stettbach.
Getting to Zürich Stadelhofen from Zurich city centre
Zürich Stadelhofen train station facilities and services
Zürich Stadelhofen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Outback Lodge, Tibits
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Opera Zurich, Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich, Hotel Seehof.
Which Hamburg station do trains from Zurich arrive at?
Getting to Hamburg Hbf from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf train station facilities and services
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Getting to Hamburg-Altona from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona train station facilities and services
Hamburg-Altona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
Getting to Hamburg-Harburg from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg train station facilities and services
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
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