ICE 1 Hamburg-Munich — European rail service.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamburg Hauptbahnhof Hamburg | Start | 06:02 |
| 2 | Bremen Hbf Bremen | 06:45 | 06:45 |
| 3 | Hannover Hauptbahnhof Hannover | 07:28 | 07:28 |
| 4 | Kassel Hbf Kassel | 08:10 | 08:10 |
| 5 | Fulda Fulda | 08:38 | 08:38 |
| 6 | Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof Frankfurt | 09:12 | 09:12 |
| 7 | Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof Stuttgart | 09:58 | 09:58 |
| 8 | Augsburg Hbf Augsburg | 10:34 | 10:34 |
| 9 | München Hauptbahnhof Munich | 11:05 | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official Germany railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
ICE 1 Hamburg-Munich — European rail service. As a high-speed train, it is a high-speed service operating on a dedicated or upgraded corridor at greatly reduced journey time compared to conventional trains.
ICE 1 Hamburg-Munich runs on every day of the week, with the timetable above showing the scheduled departure time at each intermediate stop. The full route includes 9 stops with a total scheduled time of 5h 3m, averaging out to approximately 38 minutes between consecutive stations once dwell time is taken into account. Major intermediate stops along the route include Bremen Hbf, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Kassel Hbf, Fulda, providing passenger interchange points with regional and local services where available.
ICE 1 Hamburg-Munich offers 4 travel classes: 2nd Class Sparpreis, 1st Class Sparpreis, 2nd Class Flexpreis, 1st Class Flexpreis. The lowest published fare is EUR 29 for 2nd Class Sparpreis, while the highest-class fare is EUR 185 for 1st Class Flexpreis. Higher-class fares typically include wider seating, better climate control, and on many long-distance services include meals or refreshments. Travel class fare differences also reflect coach configuration — for example sleeper berths convert to flat beds for overnight travel, while seated coach classes use forward-facing reclining seats arranged 2+2 or 2+1 across the aisle. Check the per-class fare table on this page for the current published price by class.
Tickets for ICE 1 Hamburg-Munich are sold by Deutsche Bahn (DB) through the official booking portal at bahn.de. Online booking typically opens between 30 and 180 days before departure depending on the operator and service type. Booking early gives access to the cheapest advance discount fares which can be 30–80% cheaper than walk-up tickets at the station. Tickets are also available at station booking offices and from authorised travel agents and ticket resellers. Most operators accept payment by credit card, debit card, and digital wallet.
On the day of travel, arrive at the originating station at least 30–45 minutes before the scheduled departure time. This gives time to locate the correct platform (platform number is announced on station information displays 20–60 minutes before departure), find your reserved coach (coach numbers are marked along the platform edge at major stations), and board with your luggage. High-speed trains require reserved seating and operate strictly to timetable — last-minute boarding is rarely possible after the scheduled departure time. Coach numbers, seat row, and platform are all confirmed on the e-ticket or booking confirmation; do not rely on the seat being available unreserved.
This ICE 1 Hamburg-Munich page is part of the TrainsTracking Germany timetable collection covering passenger rail services across the Deutsche Bahn (DB) network. Schedule data is verified daily against the official operator timetable, and fare information reflects the most recent published tariff. TrainsTracking is an information platform and does not process bookings or payments — all ticket purchases are completed directly through bahn.de. For real-time delay information, platform changes, and same-day cancellations, always check station displays or the official operator app immediately before travel.
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Reserved seating
Reserved seating
Book ICE 1 Hamburg-Munich tickets at bahn.de, the official Deutsche Bahn (DB) portal. Compare fares and seat availability before booking. Online booking typically opens 30 to 90 days before departure.
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Visit Deutsche Bahn (DB)ICE 1 Hamburg-Munich departs at 06:02 and arrives at the final destination at 11:05. The total scheduled journey time is approximately 5h 3m. Times use the official Germany timetable and are local times at each stop. Always verify with Deutsche Bahn (DB) on the day of travel as schedules can change due to engineering work or seasonal adjustments.
ICE 1 Hamburg-Munich fares start from approximately EUR 29 for 2nd Class Sparpreis class and go up to EUR 185 for 1st Class Flexpreis. Higher-class fares include wider seating, climate control, and on long-distance services may include meals. Book through bahn.de for the latest published fares and to check current seat availability.
Tickets for ICE 1 Hamburg-Munich are sold through bahn.de, the official Deutsche Bahn (DB) booking platform. Online booking opens between 30 and 180 days before departure depending on operator. Book in advance for the cheapest available fares. Tickets can also be purchased at station booking offices during opening hours, typically 08:00–20:00 daily.
ICE 1 Hamburg-Munich makes 9 scheduled stops along its route. The journey starts at Hamburg Hauptbahnhof and ends at München Hauptbahnhof. Major intermediate stops include Bremen Hbf, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Kassel Hbf, Fulda, Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof. The full stop sequence with arrival and departure times is shown in the table above.
ICE 1 Hamburg-Munich running days are shown in the hero section at the top of this page (badges indicate which days of the week the train operates). Some long-distance services run daily while others operate only on specific days (typically weekday-only or weekend-only). Operating days can change with the annual timetable revision (usually December) so verify current running days with Deutsche Bahn (DB) before booking, particularly for trips planned more than 6 months ahead.
Yes, bahn.de typically accepts international debit and credit cards from major card networks. Some operators require a local phone number for SMS confirmation — check the booking requirements before starting your reservation. Booking platforms display fares in the local currency of the operator.
ICE 1 Hamburg-Munich offers 4 travel classes: 2nd Class Sparpreis, 1st Class Sparpreis, 2nd Class Flexpreis, 1st Class Flexpreis. Economy or standard classes have reserved numbered seats at the lowest fare. Premium classes (business, first class, sleeper) add wider seats, climate control, and on overnight services berths for lying flat. The fare table on this page lists current published prices for each class.
Platform numbers are not pre-published — they are announced on station information displays between 20 and 60 minutes before scheduled departure. Arrive early at the originating station to check the platform allocation displays. At larger stations, platform numbers can also be viewed on the operator's app. If the train is delayed or rescheduled, the platform may change at short notice — always verify against station displays immediately before boarding.
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