ICE Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf via Frankfurt — 800 km in 5h 30m.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamburg Hauptbahnhof Hamburg | Start | 06:03 |
| 2 | Hamburg-Harburg Hamburg | 06:12 | 06:14 |
| 3 | Hannover Hauptbahnhof Hannover | 07:08 | 07:11 |
| 4 | Göttingen Göttingen | 07:43 | 07:45 |
| 5 | Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe Kassel | 08:04 | 08:06 |
| 6 | Frankfurt (Main) Hbf Frankfurt | 09:02 | 09:06 |
| 7 | Mannheim Hbf Mannheim | 09:35 | 09:37 |
| 8 | Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof Stuttgart | 10:06 | 10:10 |
| 9 | Augsburg Hbf Augsburg | 10:52 | 10:54 |
| 10 | München Hbf Munich | 11:23 | 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 Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf via Frankfurt — 800 km in 5h 30m. 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 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 10 stops with a total scheduled time of 5h 20m, averaging out to approximately 33 minutes between consecutive stations once dwell time is taken into account. Major intermediate stops along the route include Hamburg-Harburg, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Göttingen, Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe, providing passenger interchange points with regional and local services where available.
ICE Hamburg–Munich typically offers multiple travel classes ranging from economy through to premium options including air-conditioned coaches and where applicable sleeper berths for overnight travel. Current class availability and published fares are best confirmed through the official Deutsche Bahn (DB) booking platform on the day of booking.
Tickets for ICE 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 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.
Book ICE 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 Hamburg–Munich departs at 06:03 and arrives at the final destination at 11:23. The total scheduled journey time is approximately 5h 20m. 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.
Ticket prices for ICE Hamburg–Munich vary by travel class, booking date, and seat availability. Check https://www.bahn.de for current published fares and class options.
Tickets for ICE 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 Hamburg–Munich makes 10 scheduled stops along its route. The journey starts at Hamburg Hauptbahnhof and ends at München Hbf. Major intermediate stops include Hamburg-Harburg, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Göttingen, Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe, Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. The full stop sequence with arrival and departure times is shown in the table above.
ICE 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 Hamburg–Munich typically offers multiple travel classes from economy through to premium options. Current class availability is best checked through bahn.de at the time of booking.
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.