The cheapest and fastest trains from Ingolstadt to Hamburg
Cheapest price
£111
Average price
£116
Fastest journey
4 h 54 m
Average duration
4 h 56 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
544 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ingolstadt to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ingolstadt to Hamburg will cost around £116 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £111.
Of the 5 trains that leave Ingolstadt for Hamburg every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 544 km distance in an average of 4 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare coach, train and flight for Ingolstadt to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ingolstadt to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. 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 coach costs an average of £29, and a flight costs an average of £46.
Distance: 544 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£114 Average Price | £184 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 51m Average total duration 13h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Ingolstadt to Hamburg train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:00 Ingolstadt | 4h41 | 11:41 Hamburg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:32 Ingolstadt | 5h23 | 12:55 Hamburg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:58 Ingolstadt | 4h57 | 12:55 Hamburg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:04 Ingolstadt | 5h51 | 19:55 Hamburg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:59 Ingolstadt | 5h30 | 20:29 Hamburg | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ingolstadt to Hamburg
Distance 544 km |
Average train duration 5h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 4h 41m |
First train 00:26 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Ingolstadt to Hamburg trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Ingolstadt and Hamburg from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Ingolstadt to Hamburg train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ingolstadt and Hamburg
- Monday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Tuesday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Thursday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Friday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 15:30
- Sunday: 11:00 - 17:00
- Nave Pizzaservice
- Pizzeria Romi
- China Restaurant Ten Eins
- Romeo e Giulietta
- Michelangelo
- Goldener Drache - Schnellrestaurant
- Our place
- Taj Mahal
- Shell
- Café A51
- Betriebsgastronomie
- A51
- Monday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:00 - 13:30
- Sunday: 09:00 - 14:30
- Café Bom Dia
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Mathewes Grill
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Hunt Coffee
- Haerlin
- Gran Sasso
- Double Coffee
- Hotel Hanseatin
- Renaissance
- Hotel Preuß
- Hotel Amsterdam
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Le Crobag
- Burger King
- Coffee Fellows
- Havin Grill
- KFC
- Mr. CLOU
- Starbucks
- dean&david
- SPAR Express
- Pommesfreunde
- & more
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Park Hyatt Hamburg
- Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Ethio
- Trattoria Toscana
- Marta
- Pavillon
- Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant
- Hotel Hamburg Altona
- Hotel Central
- Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona
- Monday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Casa Vecchia
- Burger Lounge
- Il mío
- Olivo
- Sachsentor
- Hotel Hanseat
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Kirchenallee and Steintorwall.
- Block House
- Schweinske
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europäischer Hof Hamburg
- Reichshof Hamburg, Curio Collection by Hilton
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-14 for long-distance trains
- Hall 3: U-Bahn connections
- U-Bahn: Line U1, Line U2, Line U3
- S-Bahn: Line S1, Line S2, Line S3
- Bus: Several lines available
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