How to travel from Hamburg to Ulm, Germany
The distance between Hamburg and Ulm is around 656km (408 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Hamburg to Ulm by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ulm → Hamburg if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Stuttgart (STR) then take the train to Ulm Hauptbahnhof.
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€195($195)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Ulm Hauptbahnhof.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€180($180)
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Ulm.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€50($50)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Ulm
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Ulm by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).
The distance between Hamburg and Ulm is around 656km (408 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 573km (356 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Hamburg and Ulm by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Ulm is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Ulm, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Ulm. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hamburg and Ulm with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 7h 25m.
Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Go Ahead BW and Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS) run train services between Hamburg and Ulm. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hamburg and Ulm. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Ulm with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 13h 45m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Ulm. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Ulm. We recommend that you fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Stuttgart (STR) then take the train to Ulm Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Ulm is Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) (FMM) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Ulm. Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) (FDH) and Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Hamburg and Ulm. The distance is around 692km (430 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Ulm is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Ulm
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 3h 15m | €195($195) | hourly | 679km (422 miles) |
| Fly to Nuremberg (NUE), train | 3h 35m | €215($215) | every 4 hours | 656km (408 miles) |
| Fly to Munich (MUC), Train | 3h 45m | €210($210) | hourly | 799km (497 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 50m | €270($270) | every 4 hours | 715km (445 miles) |
| Fly to Frankfurt (FRA), Train | 3h 55m | €255($255) | every 4 hours | 696km (433 miles) |
| Train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, plane | 4h 15m | €365($365) | hourly | 711km (442 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 6h 20m | €180($180) | hourly | 775km (482 miles) |
| Train to Ulm Hauptbahnhof | 7h 25m | €190($190) | every 3 hours | 890km (553 miles) |
| Train via Stuttgart central station | 8h 40m | €40($40) | every 20 mins | 765km (475 miles) |
Bus | 13h 45m | €50($50) | twice daily | 924km (574 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | €90($90) | on demand | 692km (430 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hamburg and Ulm
Train operators
Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
DB ZugBus RAB GmbH
Bus companies
Airports near Ulm
The following major airports near Ulm offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
- Distance
- 49km (30 miles) from Ulm
Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from Ulm
Munich Airport (MUC)
- Distance
- 133km (83 miles) from Ulm