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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for astonishing detail and broad appeal to all ages.
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$135
Fastest journey
6 h 58 m
Average duration
7 h 1 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
573 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ulm 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 Ulm Hbf to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $135 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 29 trains that leave Ulm Hbf for Hamburg Hbf on Thu, Jun 04, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 573 km distance in an average of 7 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 58 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 7 h 8 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 510 · ICE 920
ICE 510 · ICE 920
ICE 266 · ICE 572
ICE 990 · S3 · IC 60470
ICE 698 · ICE 778
ICE 568 · ICE 770
ICE 566 · ICE 578
ICE 564 · ICE 576
ICE 225 · ICE 1284 · ICE 586
ICE 266 · ICE 572Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm Hbf to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $62.
Distance: 356 miles (573 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$101 Average price | $189 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ulm Hbf to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $101 (€81).
A bus is $129 (€104) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $189 (€153).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 14m.
Bus takes on average 9h 59m.
Tickets start at around $101 (€81) compared to roughly $36 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-64.73 (€-52.27). The journey takes 7h 14m versus 6h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Ulm Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
84267+ ICE 886 | On time 4:53 AM Ulm Hbf | 7h43 | 12:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1068 · ICE 774 | On time 6:20 AM Ulm Hbf | 6h59 | 1:19 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 614 | 6:47 AM Ulm Hbf | 7h49 | 2:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1096 · 19060 · ICE 882 | On time 7:03 AM Ulm Hbf | 7h33 | 2:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 692 · ICE 1670 · ICE 772 | On time 7:59 AM Ulm Hbf | 7h19 | 3:18 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
TGV 9576+ 19062 · ICE 682 | On time 8:04 AM Ulm Hbf | 7h32 | 3:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
TGV 9576+ ICE 772 | On time 8:04 AM Ulm Hbf | 7h14 | 3:18 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 612 | 8:47 AM Ulm Hbf | 7h45 | 4:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 612 · ICE 13 · ICE 74 | On time 8:47 AM Ulm Hbf | 7h27 | 4:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2090 · 19064 · ICE 880 | On time 9:03 AM Ulm Hbf | 7h33 | 4:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 568 · ICE 770 | On time 10:20 AM Ulm Hbf | 6h58 | 5:18 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
84279+ ICE 788 | On time 10:47 AM Ulm Hbf | 7h49 | 6:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 610 | 10:47 AM Ulm Hbf | 7h50 | 6:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1094 · 19068 · ICE 788 | On time 11:03 AM Ulm Hbf | 7h33 | 6:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 566 · ICE 578 | On time 12:20 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h58 | 7:18 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 518 | On time 12:47 PM Ulm Hbf | 7h50 | 8:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
84283+ ICE 786 | On time 12:47 PM Ulm Hbf | 7h49 | 8:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 210 · 19072 · ICE 786 | On time 1:03 PM Ulm Hbf | 7h33 | 8:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 564 · ICE 576 | On time 2:20 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h58 | 9:18 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 225 · ICE 1284 · ICE 586 | On time 2:33 PM Ulm Hbf | 7h04 | 9:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 516 | On time 2:47 PM Ulm Hbf | 7h50 | 10:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
84287+ ICE 784 | 2:47 PM Ulm Hbf | 7h49 | 10:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 118 · 19076 · ICE 784 | On time 3:03 PM Ulm Hbf | 7h33 | 10:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 562 · ICE 574 | On time 4:20 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h58 | 11:18 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 514 | On time 4:47 PM Ulm Hbf | 7h45 | 12:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 514 · ICE 317 · ICE 70 | On time 4:47 PM Ulm Hbf | 7h27 | 12:14 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1095 · ICE 1502 · ICE 900 | On time 4:57 PM Ulm Hbf | 8h05 | 1:02 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 266 · ICE 572 | On time 6:20 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h56 | 1:16 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 510 · ICE 920 | On time 8:47 PM Ulm Hbf | 10h23 | 7:10 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 510 · ICE 920 | On time 8:47 PM Ulm Hbf | 10h23 | 7:10 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 990 · 19686 · IC 60470 | On time 10:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 9h59 | 8:00 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, June 4 | |||||
ICE 698 · ICE 778 | On time 12:01 AM Ulm Hbf | 9h14 | 9:15 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 618 · ICE 78 | On time 1:16 AM Ulm Hbf | 8h58 | 10:14 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Ulm Hbf to Hamburg Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:16, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 356 miles (573 km) distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 356 miles (573 km) |
Average train duration 7h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 25m |
First train 12:16 AM |
Last train 11:16 PM |
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