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| 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 | Hamburg Hbf | Cheapest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Ulm | Harburg | Fastest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Ulm | Hamburg Hbf | No tags | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Ulm | Harburg | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 1:53 PM CET.
Compare 3 ways to travel from Ulm to Hamburg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 7 hours and with fares starting at just R 612, 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 10 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers 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 R 392
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ulm to Hamburg by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 R 392. The average price for this train route is around R 1 720. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Ulm to Hamburg?
The average train journey time from Ulm to Hamburg is 6h 55m, covering a distance of 574 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 11m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Ulm to Hamburg route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 9 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Ulm to Hamburg?
The earliest train from Ulm to Hamburg departs at 06:02. And the latest train departs at 23:15.
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 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 368To 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 R 368 to R 4 073 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 R 368, which is on 2025-12-14.
