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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, while a flight costs an average of £335.
Distance: 576 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£109 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest | £335 Average Price | £26 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 49m Average total duration 12h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Ulm to Hamburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ulm to Hamburg:
A coach is £59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Hamburg costing on average £109.
A coach is £285 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm to Hamburg costing on average £335.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 12m.
Coach takes on average 12h 49m.
You'll arrive about 39m sooner (6h 42m by train vs 7h 21m by car). Tickets start at around £109 compared to roughly £26 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Hamburg from Ulm by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Ulm to Hamburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Hamburg are Lübeck, Bremen, Kiel, Schwerin and Hanover. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Hamburg on Omio.
Lübeck is known for its Hanseatic past, brick Gothic churches and marzipan tradition. Its UNESCO-listed old town, set between waterways, feels historic, compact and quietly maritime.
Bremen is a historic Hanseatic city on the Weser, known for its market square and the Town Musicians of Bremen. Its compact centre mixes brick Gothic architecture, maritime heritage and a relaxed northern character.
Kiel is a Baltic port city known for its harbour, naval heritage and the annual Kieler Woche sailing festival. Its modern centre and waterside setting give it a practical, relaxed feel with easy access to the coast.
Schwerin is known for Schwerin Castle, which stands dramatically on an island among the city's lakes. Its historic centre, gardens and waterside setting give the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern capital a calm, elegant feel.
Hanover is known for major trade fairs, elegant gardens and a relaxed, green cityscape. The Herrenhausen Gardens, Maschsee and a polished centre give it a calm character with culture close at hand.
Travel to Hamburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ulm to Hamburg.
This is compared to other travel options from Ulm to Hamburg:
A coach is £59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Hamburg costing on average £109.
A coach is £285 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm to Hamburg costing on average £335.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 12m.
Coach takes on average 12h 49m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ulm and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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