Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Flixbus + Flixtrain | Ulm | Harburg | Cheapest | |||||
 | Ulm Bahnhof | Hamburg Hbf | Fastest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Ulm | Hamburg Hbf | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Express | Ulm Bahnhof | Hamburg Hbf | No tags | |||||
| Ulm Bahnhof | Hamburg Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Ulm to Hamburg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 13 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Ulm and Hamburg?
Hamburg
- A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany - BHörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
Train Companies
Based on 17 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature but often complained with the timeliness. Deutsche Bahn ICE ticket prices on this trip start at $23
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ulm to Hamburg by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Ulm to Hamburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Ulm to Hamburg start from $23. The average price for this train route is around $152. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Ulm to Hamburg?
The average train ride duration from Ulm to Hamburg is 7h 26m, covering a distance of 356 miles (574 km). The quickest train can get you there in 6h 9m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators service the Ulm to Hamburg route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 8 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Ulm to Hamburg?
The earliest train departs from Ulm to Hamburg at 6:20am. And the latest train departs at 10:02pm.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Ulm to Hamburg was searched and found on Apr 20, 2026 with a price of $22To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Ulm to Hamburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $22 to $289 for a train ticket from Ulm to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2026-04-20.
