How to get from Zurich to Hamburg
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Hamburg. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 25m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 694 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €73, on Sun, Sep 6.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
694 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €105Checked Sep 5 | 1h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €170Reading date not recorded | 11h 14m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €39Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 16h 30m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€105Checked Sep 51h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€170Reading date not recorded11h 14m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€39Omio catalogue, Sep 916h 30m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich to Hamburg: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Zurich Airport → Hamburg Airportflight
Eurowings·1h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Zurich to Hamburg
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€257October 2026
€103Departures from Zurich to Hamburg
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 15:25 and the last at 19:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 15:25 | 19:50 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
EurowingsZurich Airport-Hamburg AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusZurich-Munich, Zurich-Böblingen, Böblingen-Hamburg centralBook →
Deutsche BahnMunich-Göttingen, Göttingen-HamburgBook →On this route you travel with Eurowings, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Hamburg works
Start with a Eurowings flight from Zurich to Hamburg, about 1h 25m. In total it's roughly €105 over 1h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Zurich to Hamburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Hamburg?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 25m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Hamburg from Zurich?
About 694 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Hamburg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €105. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Zurich to Hamburg?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 25m.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Hamburg?
About 1h 25m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Zurich and Hamburg?
Zurich is ZRH and Hamburg is HAM, so this route is usually written ZRH to HAM.
Which operators run Zurich to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with Eurowings, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Hamburg?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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