Bus and Coach from Zurich to Hamburg: Compare all prices

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

£57

tomorrow

£54

Sunday

£55

Monday

£50

Tuesday

£49

Wednesday

£50

Thursday

£52

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	14h 0m	17:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	07:00	Hamburg	Central Bus Station		Economy	£57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 12/12/2025 17:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 13/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
	FlixBus	12h 55m	19:50	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	08:45	Hamburg	Central Bus Station		Economy	£66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 12/12/2025 19:50:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 13/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 0m	17:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	07:00	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	£54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 13/12/2025 17:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 14/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
FlixBus	17h 0m	08:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	01:00	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	£77	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 13/12/2025 08:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 14/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £77 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
FlixBus	12h 55m	19:50	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	08:45	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	£82	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 13/12/2025 19:50:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 14/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £82 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 0m	17:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	07:00	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	£55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 14/12/2025 17:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
FlixBus	12h 55m	19:50	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	08:45	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 14/12/2025 19:50:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
FlixBus	17h 0m	08:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	01:00	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	£83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 14/12/2025 08:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £83 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Hamburg via Hanover, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  15h 45m
  
  0
  
  17:00
  
  Zurich
  Central Bus Station Sihlquai
  
  04:50
  
  Hanover
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £38
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 15/12/2025 17:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Hanover (Germany) arriving at 16/12/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 5m
  
  0
  
  06:40
  
  Hanover
  Central Coach Station
  
  08:45
  
  Hamburg
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Hanover (Germany) at 16/12/2025 06:40:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 16/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 0m	17:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	07:00	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 15/12/2025 17:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 16/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
FlixBus	12h 55m	19:50	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	08:45	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 15/12/2025 19:50:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 16/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
FlixBus	17h 0m	08:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	01:00	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	£62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 15/12/2025 08:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 16/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	14h 0m	17:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	07:00	Hamburg	Central Bus Station		Economy	£49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 16/12/2025 17:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 17/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
	FlixBus	12h 55m	19:50	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	08:45	Hamburg	Central Bus Station		Economy	£52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 16/12/2025 19:50:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 17/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	14h 0m	17:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	07:00	Hamburg	Central Bus Station		Economy	£50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 17/12/2025 17:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 18/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
	FlixBus	12h 55m	19:50	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	08:45	Hamburg	Central Bus Station		Economy	£57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 17/12/2025 19:50:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 18/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 0m	17:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	07:00	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	£52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 18/12/2025 17:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
FlixBus	12h 55m	19:50	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	08:45	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	£64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 18/12/2025 19:50:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £64 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
FlixBus	17h 0m	08:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	01:00	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	£69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 18/12/2025 08:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Hamburg via Hanover, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  15h 45m
  
  0
  
  17:00
  
  Zurich
  Central Bus Station Sihlquai
  
  04:50
  
  Hanover
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £38
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 15/12/2025 17:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Hanover (Germany) arriving at 16/12/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 5m
  
  0
  
  06:40
  
  Hanover
  Central Coach Station
  
  08:45
  
  Hamburg
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Hanover (Germany) at 16/12/2025 06:40:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 16/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save £6

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Zurich to Hamburg is £46 on 16/12/2025. Flexible travellers 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 3 daily coaches from Zurich to Hamburg. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Zurich and Hamburg.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 7 coaches from Zurich to Hamburg, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Zurich and Hamburg, with 4 offers.

Facts about coaches from Zurich to Hamburg

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Zurich to Hamburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Zurich to Hamburg starting from £46!

Cheapest Bus	£46
Fastest Bus	12h 55m
Earliest Coach	17:00
Latest Coach	19:50
Daily Bus Connections	2 Ø
Distance	695.1 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Zurich to Hamburg

Every day, 2 buses from 1 coach companies leave Zurich for Hamburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 08/12

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

£57

Saturday 13/12

£51

Sunday 14/12

£55

Monday 15/12

£49

Tuesday 16/12

£46

Wednesday 17/12

£49

Thursday 18/12

£52

Friday 19/12

£72

Saturday 20/12

£77

Sunday 21/12

£68

Monday 22/12

£62

Tuesday 23/12

£62

Wednesday 24/12

£57

Thursday 25/12

£58

Friday 26/12

£62

Saturday 27/12

£61

Sunday 28/12

£66

Monday 29/12

£69

Tuesday 30/12

£64

Wednesday 31/12

£54

Thursday 01/01

£61

Friday 02/01

£62

Saturday 03/01

£60

Sunday 04/01

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 £37, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Zurich to Hamburg. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £57.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Zurich to Hamburg, with £49. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £62.

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 coaches from Zurich to Hamburg are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Zurich and Hamburg

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Zurich and Hamburg.

Central Bus Station Sihlquai

Ausstellungsstrasse 5

Central Station

Bahnhofplatz

Goldauerstrasse

Kinkelstrasse

Central Polybahn

Central Bus Station

Adenauerallee 78

Reeperbahn Bus Stop

Harburg Bus Stop

Wendemuthstraße Bus Stop

Flughafenstraße Bus Stop

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 coaches 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 coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Zurich - Hamburg bus trip is available from £46 and takes 14h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Zurich to Hamburg is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £46 to £83. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Zurich - Hamburg route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Zurich to Hamburg is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Hamburg from Zurich take?

The quickest coach from Zurich to Hamburg is provided by FlixBus and takes 12h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £66. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Zurich to Hamburg?

The earliest bus to Hamburg departs from Zurich at 17:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Zurich to Hamburg?

The latest bus to Hamburg departs from Zurich at 19:50. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Zurich - Hamburg route?

Passengers looking to travel from Zurich to Hamburg can travel with FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 bus to Hamburg from Zurich?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Zurich Hamburg bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Zurich and to Hamburg

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Zurich and to Hamburg. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!