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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for extraordinary detail and broad appeal to adults and children.
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$197
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 31 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
544 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ingolstadt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ingolstadt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $197 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
Of the 29 trains that leave Ingolstadt Hbf for Hamburg Hbf on Sun, Jun 21, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 544 km distance in an average of 5 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 5 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 1080
ICE 520 · ICE 908 · ICE 2592 · RJ 478
4038 · ICE 582 · ICE 572
ICE 522 · ICE 920
ICE 1104 · ICE 604
ICE 1100 · ICE 600
ICE 1008 · ICE 508
ICE 1102 · ICE 602
ICE 1006 · ICE 506
ICE 1104 · ICE 604Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ingolstadt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $63.
Distance: 338 miles (544 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$98 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $187 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 47m Average total duration 9h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ingolstadt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ingolstadt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $98 (€80).
A bus is $122 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ingolstadt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $187 (€153).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
Bus takes on average 9h 17m.
You'll arrive about 1h 57m sooner (5h 35m by train vs 7h 32m by car). Tickets start at around $98 (€80) compared to roughly $38 (€31) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Ingolstadt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1080 | On time 11:03 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 8h27 | 7:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
ICE 1104 · ICE 604 | Delayed 6:03 AM Ingolstadt Hbf | 5h32 | 9:50 AM 9:50 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 820 · ICE 804 | Delayed 6:27 AM Ingolstadt Hbf | 5h54 | 10:32 AM 10:32 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 886 | On time 6:57 AM Ingolstadt Hbf | 5h39 | 12:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
84116+ ICE 802 | Delayed 7:10 AM Ingolstadt Hbf | 7h11 | 12:32 PM 12:32 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1102 · ICE 602 | Delayed 8:04 AM Ingolstadt Hbf | 5h31 | 11:50 AM 11:50 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 882 | On time 8:56 AM Ingolstadt Hbf | 5h40 | 2:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4006 · ICE 600 | Delayed 9:08 AM Ingolstadt Hbf | 6h27 | 1:50 PM 1:50 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1100 · ICE 600 | Delayed 10:05 AM Ingolstadt Hbf | 5h30 | 1:50 PM 1:50 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4010 · ICE 800 | Delayed 10:08 AM Ingolstadt Hbf | 6h13 | 2:32 PM 2:32 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 880 | On time 10:56 AM Ingolstadt Hbf | 5h40 | 4:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4012 · ICE 508 | Delayed 11:08 AM Ingolstadt Hbf | 6h27 | 3:50 PM 3:50 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1008 · ICE 508 | Delayed 12:05 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 5h30 | 3:50 PM 3:50 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 788 | On time 12:56 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 5h40 | 6:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4016 · ICE 506 | Delayed 1:08 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 6h27 | 5:50 PM 5:50 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1006 · ICE 506 | Delayed 2:04 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 5h31 | 5:50 PM 5:50 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4020 · ICE 706 | Delayed 2:08 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 6h13 | 6:33 PM 6:33 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 786 | On time 2:56 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 5h40 | 8:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4024 · ICE 586 | On time 3:07 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 6h30 | 9:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1004 · ICE 504 | Delayed 4:05 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 5h34 | 7:54 PM 7:54 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 784 | On time 4:56 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 5h40 | 10:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4028 · ICE 584 | On time 5:08 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 6h26 | 11:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4034 · ICE 702 | Delayed 6:08 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 6h13 | 10:34 PM 10:34 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 782 · ICE 572 | On time 6:56 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 7h33 | 2:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4038 · ICE 582 · ICE 572 | On time 7:08 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 7h21 | 2:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 522 · ICE 920 | On time 8:28 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 10h40 | 7:08 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 780 · ICE 1500 · RJ 478 | On time 8:53 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 10h17 | 7:10 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 780 · ICE 1500 · 16340 · ICE 1540 | On time 8:53 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 10h15 | 7:08 AM Hamburg Hbf | 5 transfers | |
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Trains from Ingolstadt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:10, the last at 22:38. The fastest train covers the 338 miles (544 km) distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 338 miles (544 km) |
Average train duration 5h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 5h 0m |
First train 2:10 AM |
Last train 10:38 PM |
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