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Travel from Hamburg-Altona to Zürich by train in 7 hours 57 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from Hamburg-Altona to Zürich by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Hamburg-Altona to Zürich by train is 10 hours 20 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 7 hours 57 minutes. Around 17 trains per day travel the 431 miles (694 km) between these two destinations. Direct trains are usually available every day on the route to Zürich. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling on a ÖBB service for all or at least part of your journey to Zürich.
Book train tickets from Hamburg-Altona to Zürich in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. You can check prices from Hamburg-Altona to Zürich in our Journey Planner.
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Hamburg-Altona to Zürich by train
| First train | 03:03 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:52 | |
| Departure station | Hamburg-Altona | |
| Arrival station | Zürich | |
| Journey time | From 7h 57m | |
| Distance | 431 miles (694 km) | |
| Frequency | 17 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
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ÖBB trains from Hamburg-Altona to Zürich
ÖBB is the major railway company for Austria, subdivided into several subsidiaries, responsible for certain areas of transport, such as long distance and local transport, the operation of postal buses and the transport of goods. Railjet is ÖBB's high-speed train, which travels at speeds of up to 143 mph (230 km/h) and connects the main Austrian cities with Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Italy.
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Cheap train tickets from Hamburg-Altona to Zürich
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Hamburg-Altona to Zürich by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.