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Miniatur Wunderland
The world-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for detailed landscapes, airports, and interactive scenes. One of Hamburg’s biggest visitor highlights.
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$121
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
544 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ingolstadt to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ingolstadt to Hamburg will cost around $121 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 14 trains that leave Ingolstadt for Hamburg on Tue, Jun 02, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct trains cover the 544 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest trains will take 5 h 40 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 782 · ICE 572
ICE 784
4028 · ICE 584
ICE 1100 · ICE 600
ICE 1006 · ICE 506
ICE 880
ICE 882
ICE 786
ICE 788
ICE 784Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ingolstadt to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $64.
Distance: 338 miles (544 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$138 Average price | $241 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 53m Average total duration 13h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ingolstadt to Hamburg:
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ingolstadt to Hamburg costing on average $138 (€112).
A bus is $165 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ingolstadt to Hamburg costing on average $241 (€195).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 39m.
Bus takes on average 13h 23m.
You'll arrive about 1h 53m sooner (5h 39m by train vs 7h 32m by car). Tickets start at around $138 (€112) 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 to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1102 · ICE 602 | On time 8:04 AM Ingolstadt Hbf | 6h07 | 2:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 882 | On time 8:56 AM Ingolstadt Hbf | 5h40 | 2:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1100 · ICE 600 | On time 10:05 AM Ingolstadt Hbf | 6h06 | 4:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 880 | On time 10:56 AM Ingolstadt Hbf | 5h40 | 4:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1008 · ICE 508 | On time 12:05 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 6h06 | 6:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 788 | On time 12:56 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 5h40 | 6:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1006 · ICE 506 | On time 2:04 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 6h07 | 8:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 786 | On time 2:56 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 5h40 | 8:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1004 · ICE 504 | On time 4:05 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 6h06 | 10:11 PM Hamburg 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 | |
ICE 1002 · ICE 502 | On time 6:05 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 6h19 | 12:24 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 782 · ICE 572 | On time 6:56 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 6h39 | 1:35 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 782 · ICE 1502 · ICE 900 | On time 6:56 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 6h06 | 1:02 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Ingolstadt to Hamburg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 338 miles (544 km) distance in 4h 47m.
Distance 338 miles (544 km) |
Average train duration 5h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 4h 47m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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