How to travel from Ulm to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ulm to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 $35, and a flight costs an average of $63.

Distance: 357 miles (576 km)

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Train
Bus
Flight

$96

Average price

$64

Average price

Cheapest

$178

Average price

7h 44m

Average total duration

7h 14m

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30m

Additional time*

11h 5m

Average total duration

10h 35m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 17m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 17m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 3.5kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Eurowings

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Ulm to Hamburg

How to get from Ulm to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Ulm to Hamburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:25 AM13h08
    Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    10:33 PMHamburg Hbf
    $661One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:25 AM13h08
    Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    10:33 PMHamburg Hbf
    $661One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW2044
    3:55 PM1h10
    Stuttgart Airport
    5:05 PMHamburg Airport
    $2771One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 568 · ICE 770
    10:20 AM6h54
    Ulm Hbf
    5:14 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1731One-way
    1 transfer
  • TGVTGV 9576+Deutsche BahnICE 772
    8:04 AM7h10
    Ulm Hbf
    3:14 PMHamburg Hbf
    $2021One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 612 · ICE 74
    8:47 AM7h27
    Ulm Hbf
    4:14 PMHamburg Hbf
    $2021One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30 PM13h50
    Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    1:20 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $661One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:20 PM13h30
    Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    6:50 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $701One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:40 AM12h15
    Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    7:55 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $851One-way
    1 transfer
  • GetJet AirlinesEW7045
    5:25 PM1h10
    Stuttgart Airport
    6:35 PMHamburg Airport
    $3171One-way
    0 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE1524 · DE6521
    5:50 PM16h30
    Stuttgart Airport
    10:20 AMHamburg Airport
    $2931One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE1524 · DE1697
    5:50 PM16h50
    Stuttgart Airport
    10:40 AMHamburg Airport
    $2931One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Ulm to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ulm to Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Ulm and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ulm to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $64 (€51).

This is compared to other travel options from Ulm to Hamburg:

A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Hamburg costing on average $96 (€76).

A bus is $115 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm to Hamburg costing on average $178 (€142).

The fastest way to travel from Ulm to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 14m.

Bus takes on average 10h 35m.

The distance from Ulm to Hamburg is approximately 357 miles (576 km).
The average frequency per day from Ulm to Hamburg is:
  • Around 47 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ulm and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ulm to Hamburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Ulm Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ulm to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa to go to Hamburg by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ulm to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 16 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Lufthansa.
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Ulm to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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