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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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 | Hamburg Hbf | Ulm Bahnhof | Cheapest | |||||
| Hamburg Hbf | Ulm Bahnhof | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hamburg Hbf | Ulm | No tags | |||||
| Hamburg Hbf | Ulm Bahnhof | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Harburg | Ulm | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Hamburg to Ulm
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Ulm. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 858, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Hamburg and Ulm?
Hamburg
- A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany - BHörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
- D
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hamburg to Ulm 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 Hamburg to Ulm?
The cheapest train tickets from Hamburg to Ulm start from R 392. The average price for this train route is around R 1 502. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Hamburg to Ulm?
The average train journey time from Hamburg to Ulm is 6h 46m, covering a distance of 574 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 52m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Hamburg to Ulm route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 11 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hamburg to Ulm?
The earliest train from Hamburg to Ulm departs at 06:06. And the latest train departs at 22:28.
Which is the best train operator from Hamburg to Ulm?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Hamburg to Ulm?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Hamburg to Ulm?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Hamburg to Ulm?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Ulm was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 787To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Hamburg to Ulm as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 787 to R 4 284 for a train ticket from Hamburg to Ulm based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 431, which is on 2025-12-20.
