How to get from Ulm to Hamburg
- 570 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 7h 29m
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Ulm to Hamburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 20m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 570 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
570 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €167Older observation | 7h 10m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Train | €52Reading date not recorded | 7h 29m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €47Reading date not recorded | 12h 20m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€167Older observation7h 10m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Train€52Reading date not recorded7h 29m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€47Reading date not recorded12h 20m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ulm to Hamburg: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ulm → Frankfurttrain
Deutsche Bahn·2h 16m - 2Frankfurt → Hamburg centralbus
FlixBus·6h 23m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Deutsche BahnUlm-Frankfurt, Ulm-Stuttgart, Stuttgart-HamburgBook →FlixBusFrankfurt-Hamburg central, Berlin central-Hamburg centralBook →
LufthansaMunich Airport-Berlin BrandenburgSee live options and dates →Local busBerlin Brandenburg-Berlin centralSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus, Lufthansa, Local bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ulm to Hamburg works
Start with a Deutsche Bahn train from Ulm to Frankfurt, about 2h 16m. Transfer in Frankfurt and continue by FlixBus bus on to Hamburg central (6h 23m). In total it's roughly €47 over 12h 20m, 1 transfer.
Ulm to Hamburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ulm to Hamburg?
The most useful route takes about 12h 20m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a train from Ulm to Hamburg?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Ulm to Hamburg?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Hamburg from Ulm?
About 570 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ulm to Hamburg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €47. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Ulm to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus, Lufthansa, Local bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ulm to Hamburg?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026