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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zurich to Altona

Composite routes from Zurich to Altona

Cheapest
7 h 50 min
Car
899 km.
from $49
Other
5 h 28 min
Train, Plane
693 km.
from $150.20
9 h 34 min
693 km.
from $262.70
6 h 32 min
Train, Plane
693 km.
from $241.72
6 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
693 km.
from $279.60
6 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
693 km.
from $242.64

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Hamburg,
Ave. Duration:
12h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$103.26

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Basel to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$467.39
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17
Plane from Zurich Airport to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$706.52

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Basel to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$45.65–$163.04

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$478.26
Plane from Basel to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$369.57
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$815.22
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.70–$760.87
Plane from Zurich Airport to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.65–$652.17

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$315.22
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$369.57

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Zurich Airport to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$597.83

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$434.78
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$869.57
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$652.17
Plane from Zurich Airport to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$510.87

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$33.70
Train from Basel SBB to Kassel
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$86.96–$97.83
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22
Train from Singen to Böblingen
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.96–$42.39
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$40.22–$44.57
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg-Altona
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$33.70–$39.13

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Zuerich Hb to Hamburg-Altona
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$184.78

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Singen to Böblingen
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$23.91–$33.70

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zuerich Hb to Hamburg-Altona
Ave. Duration:
11h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$315.22–$597.83
Train from Zürich HB to Singen
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$28.26–$52.17

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
info@sbb-deutschland.de
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$11.96

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Zuerich Hb to Freiburg(Breisgau)
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.22–$86.96

DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)

Phone:
+49 731 1550-0
Email:
servicecenter@dbregiobus-rab.de
Website:
meine-rab.de/
Train from Singen to Böblingen
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$19.57–$25.00

Nebenbahn Vaihingen- Enzweihlingen

Train from Singen to Böblingen
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Once a week

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
info@urlaubs-express.de
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Lörrach Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$103.26–$869.57
Train from Freiburg Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
10h 19m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$103.26–$532.61

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Altona?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Altona is to bus which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 13h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Altona?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Altona is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $81.52 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Altona?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Altona. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Rathaus Altona via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Altona?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Hamburg-Altona. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Zurich to Altona?

The distance between Zurich and Altona is 727 km. The road distance is 900.9 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Altona without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Altona without a car is to train which takes 9h 34m and costs $152.17 - $228.26 .

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Altona?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Zurich to Altona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Altona bus from?

Zurich to Altona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Altona train from?

Zurich to Altona train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Altona?

The best way to get from Zurich to Altona is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $81.52 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $152.17 - $228.26 and takes 9h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 13h 25m.

Where does the Zurich to Altona bus arrive?

Zurich to Altona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Zurich to Altona train arrive?

Zurich to Altona train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Altona?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Altona is 901 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Zurich to Altona.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Altona?

Book your Zurich to Altona train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Altona?

There are 1412+ hotels available in Altona. Prices start at $49.58 per night.
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