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Thinking about taking the train from Zürich Altstetten to Hamburg-Altona? We’ve got you covered.
It usually takes around 10 hours 53 minutes to travel the 430 miles (693 km) from Zürich Altstetten to Hamburg-Altona by train, although you can get there in as little as 9 hours 31 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll normally find around 30 trains per day running on this route. You’ll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line.
Train tickets from Zürich Altstetten to Hamburg-Altona are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
Keen to book your train tickets to Hamburg-Altona? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.
First train | 00:05 | |
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Last train | 21:46 | |
Departure station | Zürich Altstetten | |
Arrival station | Hamburg-Altona | |
Journey time | From 9h 31m | |
Distance | 430 miles (693 km) | |
Frequency | 30 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Train and bus operators |
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 Zürich Altstetten to Hamburg-Altona by booking early.§
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.
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!
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.
The average journey time by train between Zürich Altstetten and Hamburg-Altona is 10 hours and 53 minutes, with around 30 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Zürich Altstetten to Hamburg-Altona is 9 hours and 31 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Zürich Altstetten to Hamburg-Altona. Travelling from Zürich Altstetten to Hamburg-Altona by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Zürich Altstetten to Hamburg-Altona leaves at 00:05. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Zürich Altstetten to Hamburg-Altona leaves at 21:46. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Zürich Altstetten to Hamburg-Altona cover a distance of around 430 miles (693 km) during the journey.