Zurich to Hamburg by train
Travel from Zurich (Switzerland) to Hamburg (Germany) by train (696km): schedule and information to the train connection. Compare fares and buy your ticket.
To travel from Zurich to Hamburg, use one of the daily train connections. There are generally many regular train connections between Switzerland and Germany with ICE, Eurocity and regional trains. Sparpreis train tickets from Deutsche Bahn are available from 19 EUR. For the exact timetable with ticket prices, see the booking links provided.
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696 km
How to use the following information: we show you the best routes and where to buy tickets. On longer routes you may need more than one ticket. Book your tickets step by step as explained. If you have questions about the route from Zurich to Hamburg, please ask in our forum. Of course, sometimes there are as well other travel routes possible.
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train connections : popular connections travelled by other users
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1a Travelling from Zurich (Switzerland) to Hamburg (Germany)
Travel from Zurich to Hamburg by train. The journey time is 08:30 hours. The train ticket price starts at 17 EUR. A comfortable travel option is by "ÖBB nightjet" overnight train.
Travel by ICE day train connection with a journey time of 08:30 hours. The train ticket price starts at 17 EUR. The departure station is "Zürich HB". The arrival station is "Hamburg Hbf". There is a train connection every two hours.
The more comfortable travel option is by "ÖBB nightjet" NJ40470 overnight train. The train ticket price starts at 29 EUR. The departure time in Zurich is 20:00. The arrival time in Hamburg is 08:00. The following service classes are available:
- standard seat: the cheapest travel option with a ticket price from 29 EUR.
- shared compartments with beds: with a maximum of 4 to 6 travellers per compartment. The ticket price starts at 49 EUR. You can book this type of accommodation as well as private compartment only for your family or friends.
- private compartments with beds: travel for your own in a private compartment or with up to three travellers in total. Some compartments offer a private shower and WC. The ticket price starts at 89 EUR.
Where to buy a ticket from Zurich to Hamburg?
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train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
Intercity (IC) / IntercityExpress (ICE)
night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip.
ÖBB nightjet NJ40470 Zurich - Hamburg / ÖBB nightjet NJ401 Hamburg - Zurich
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Hamburg - Zurich
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Eurail: if you want to travel this route by Eurail instead of train tickets, have a look here for reservation fees and further information.
