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Compare all timetables for the bus from Zurich to Hamburg

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Zurich to Hamburg from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today
$80
tomorrow
$67
Tuesday
$58
Wednesday
$58
Thursday
$58
Friday
$74
Saturday
$68

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 55m 7:50 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 8:45 AM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $80
FlixBus 13h 45m 5:05 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 6:50 AM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $90
FlixBus 16h 0m 11:30 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 3:30 PM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $132

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 55m 7:50 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 8:45 AM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $67
FlixBus 13h 45m 5:05 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 6:50 AM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $68
FlixBus 16h 0m 11:30 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 3:30 PM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $70
FlixBus 18h 35m 8:00 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 2:35 AM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $94
FlixBus 16h 15m 3:40 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 7:55 PM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $104
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Hamburg via Heidelberg, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      16h 15m
      0
      3:40 AM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      9:10 AM
      Heidelberg
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 1h 45m
    • FlixBus
      9h 0m
      0
      10:55 AM
      Heidelberg
      Central Station
      7:55 PM
      Hamburg
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $34
    Travel time is 3h 20m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 55m 7:50 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 8:45 AM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $58
FlixBus 16h 15m 3:40 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 7:55 PM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $61
FlixBus 16h 25m 3:15 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 7:40 AM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $62
FlixBus 18h 35m 8:00 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 2:35 AM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $66

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 55m 7:50 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 8:45 AM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $58
FlixBus 16h 15m 3:40 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 7:55 PM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $64
FlixBus 18h 40m 1:00 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 7:40 AM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $64
FlixBus 18h 35m 8:00 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 2:35 AM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $87

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 13h 45m 5:05 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 6:50 AM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $58
FlixBus 12h 55m 7:50 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 8:45 AM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $67
FlixBus 16h 0m 11:30 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 3:30 PM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $67
FlixBus 15h 45m 4:10 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 7:55 PM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $68
FlixBus 18h 35m 8:00 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 2:35 AM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $92

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 13h 45m 5:05 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 6:50 AM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $74
FlixBus 12h 55m 7:50 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 8:45 AM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $80
FlixBus 18h 10m 1:45 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 7:55 PM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $97
FlixBus 18h 35m 8:00 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 2:35 AM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $124
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Hamburg via Heidelberg, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      16h 15m
      0
      3:40 AM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      9:10 AM
      Heidelberg
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 1h 45m
    • FlixBus
      9h 0m
      0
      10:55 AM
      Heidelberg
      Central Station
      7:55 PM
      Hamburg
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $34
    Travel time is 3h 20m longer, but you will save $20

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 13h 45m 5:05 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 5:50 AM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $68
FlixBus 12h 55m 7:50 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 7:45 AM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $96
FlixBus 16h 15m 3:40 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 7:55 PM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $108
FlixBus 19h 35m 8:00 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 2:35 AM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $140
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Hamburg via Heidelberg, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      16h 15m
      0
      3:40 AM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      9:10 AM
      Heidelberg
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 1h 45m
    • FlixBus
      9h 0m
      0
      10:55 AM
      Heidelberg
      Central Station
      7:55 PM
      Hamburg
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $34
    Travel time is 4h 20m longer, but you will save $14

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Zurich to Hamburg is $42 on 11/4/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Zurich and Hamburg

See here how frequent the connections between Zurich and Hamburg are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Zurich to Hamburg. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Zurich and Hamburg.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 10 buses from Zurich to Hamburg, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Zurich and Hamburg, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Zurich to Hamburg

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Zurich to Hamburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Zurich to Hamburg starting from $42!

Cheapest Bus $42
Fastest Bus 11h 55m
Earliest Bus 5:05 PM
Latest Bus 7:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 432.0 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Zurich to Hamburg

Every day, 4 buses from 1 bus companies leave Zurich for Hamburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/18/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 10/18
$80
Monday 10/19
$67
Tuesday 10/20
$58
Wednesday 10/21
$58
Thursday 10/22
$58
Friday 10/23
$74
Saturday 10/24
$68
Sunday 10/25
$73
Monday 10/26
$63
Tuesday 10/27
$56
Wednesday 10/28
$58
Thursday 10/29
$61
Friday 10/30
$68
Saturday 10/31
$61
Sunday 11/01
$61
Monday 11/02
$51
Tuesday 11/03
$46
Wednesday 11/04
$42
Thursday 11/05
$46
Friday 11/06
$47
Saturday 11/07
$47
Sunday 11/08
$54
Monday 11/09
$46
Tuesday 11/10
$42
Wednesday 11/11
$46
Thursday 11/12
$43
Friday 11/13
$54
Saturday 11/14

The cheapest time to travel from Zurich to Hamburg

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Zurich to Hamburg, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $42, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Zurich to Hamburg. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $54.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Zurich to Hamburg, with $42. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $66.

How to save money travelling from Zurich to Hamburg

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Zurich to Hamburg in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Zurich to Hamburg, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Zurich to Hamburg are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Zurich and Hamburg

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Zurich and Hamburg.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Zurich to Hamburg? Compare all modes of transports from Zurich to Hamburg.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Zurich to Hamburg

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Zurich to Hamburg? Or which bus companies serve the route Zurich to Hamburg? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Zurich to Hamburg bus

How much does a Zurich Hamburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $42 and takes 12h 55m to reach Hamburg. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Zurich to Hamburg?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $42 and $140. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Hamburg.

On average, how many connections are available from Zurich to Hamburg each day?

Every day, the Zurich to Hamburg bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Zurich to Hamburg take?

The fastest bus from Zurich to Hamburg is offered by FlixBus and takes 11h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $96. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Zurich to Hamburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Hamburg from Zurich starts at 5:05 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Zurich to Hamburg?

The latest bus trip departing from Zurich for Hamburg starts at 7:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Zurich Hamburg route?

When traveling by bus from Zurich to Hamburg, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Hamburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Zurich and Hamburg by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Zurich to Hamburg bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Zurich Hamburg bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Zurich Hamburg bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Zurich to Hamburg on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Zurich to Hamburg?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 4 daily trips between Zurich and Hamburg. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Zurich to Hamburg?

Prices and availability for 4 trips between Zurich and Hamburg change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Zurich to Hamburg

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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