The average train between Ulm and Hamburg takes 7h 23m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Ulm to Hamburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Ulm and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 1:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Ulm is at 6:47 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Ulm station and arriving at Hamburg station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
Ulm to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
Ulm to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Ulm to Hamburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Ulm and Hamburg is 572.9 km. The road distance is 785 km.
You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 6h 50m.