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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin Hbf to Ulm Hbf
Cheapest price on Aug 29
$82
Average ticket price on Aug 29
$127
Fastest journey on Aug 29
5 h 21 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
5 h 26 m
Trains on Aug 29
37
Distance
517 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Hbf to Ulm Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin Hbf to Ulm Hbf will cost around $127 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 37 trains from Berlin Hbf to Ulm Hbf, including 7 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct trains cover the 517 km distance in an average of 5 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 21 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest trains will take 5 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 273 · ICE 109111:32 PM9h21Berlin Hbf8:53 AMUlm Hbf$821One-way1 transfer- ICE 1501 · 59119+
841205:36 AM5h39Berlin Hbf11:15 AMUlm Hbf$881One-way2 transfers - ICE 1101 · ICE 1205 · ICE 5902:37 PM5h21Berlin Hbf7:58 PMUlm Hbf$911One-way2 transfers
- ICE 1205 · ICE 5901:56 PM6h02Berlin Hbf7:58 PMUlm Hbf$911One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1601 · ICE 9903:36 PM6h22Berlin Hbf9:58 PMUlm Hbf$911One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1101 · ICE 1205 · ICE 5902:37 PM5h21Berlin Hbf7:58 PMUlm Hbf$911One-way2 transfers
- ICE 1603 · ICE 10605:36 PM5h24Berlin Hbf11:00 PMUlm Hbf$1391One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1503 · ICE 1623 · ICE 2107:36 AM5h25Berlin Hbf1:01 PMUlm Hbf$1241One-way2 transfers
- ICE 1605 · 570887:36 PM5h29Berlin Hbf1:05 AMUlm Hbf$1001One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1007+8413010:37 AM5h31Berlin Hbf4:08 PMUlm Hbf$1071One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin Hbf to Ulm Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin Hbf to Ulm Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, while a flight costs an average of $459.
Distance: 321 miles (517 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$121 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $459 Average price | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 53m Average total duration 11h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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 |
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin Hbf to Ulm Hbf:
A bus is $59 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin Hbf to Ulm Hbf costing on average $121 (€97).
A bus is $397 (€320) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin Hbf to Ulm Hbf costing on average $459 (€370).
Other travel options to Ulm Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
Bus takes on average 11h 23m.
Tickets start at around $121 (€97) compared to roughly $110 (€88) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.99 (€-8.86). The journey takes 6h 27m versus 5h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Berlin Hbf to Ulm Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Hbf to Ulm Hbf trains for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 1601 · ICE 1621+84290 | 3:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h39 | 9:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1601 · ICE 990 | On time 3:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h22 | 9:58 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1601 · ICE 2837+84290 | 3:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h39 | 9:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1163 · ICE 2593 | Delayed 4:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h48 | 8:16 PM 8:16 PMUlm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1103+84292 | On time 4:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h31 | 10:08 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1105+84298 | On time 6:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h20 | 12:57 AM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1605 · 59135+84298 | 7:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h21 | 12:57 AM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1107 · ICE 1014 | On time 8:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h54 | 5:31 AM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 699 | 9:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h36 | 6:03 AM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 905+84250 | On time 11:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 7h44 | 7:12 AM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 273 · ICE 911 | On time 11:32 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h54 | 8:26 AM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1540 · ICE 101 · ICE 591 | On time 11:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 10h09 | 10:00 AM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1540 · ICE 913 | On time 11:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 10h35 | 10:26 AM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
| 3363 · 74602 · ICE 501 · ICE 1094 | On time 12:40 AM Berlin Hbf | 10h21 | 11:01 AM Ulm Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 593 | On time 5:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h33 | 12:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1501 · ICE 918 | On time 5:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h55 | 11:31 AM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1501 · 59119+84120 | On time 5:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h39 | 11:15 AM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1003+84122 | 6:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h33 | 12:09 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2585 | On time 7:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h33 | 2:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1503 · ICE 1623 · ICE 210 | On time 7:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h25 | 1:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1503 · ICE 916 | On time 7:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h55 | 1:31 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 505 · ICE 516 | On time 8:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h16 | 2:45 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 371 · ICE 517 | On time 8:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h35 | 3:06 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1005+84126 | 8:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h32 | 2:08 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2587 | On time 9:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h33 | 4:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1505 · ICE 224 | On time 9:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h55 | 3:31 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1505 · 59123+84128 | On time 9:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h39 | 3:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1007+84130 | 10:37 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h31 | 4:08 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2589 | On time 11:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h33 | 6:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1507 · ICE 592 | On time 11:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h22 | 5:58 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1507 · 59125+84132 | On time 11:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h39 | 5:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1009+84134 | 12:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h31 | 6:08 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2591 | On time 1:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h33 | 8:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1509 · ICE 910 | On time 1:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h55 | 7:31 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1509 · 59129+84136 | On time 1:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h39 | 7:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1205 · ICE 590 | On time 1:56 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h02 | 7:58 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1101 · ICE 1205 · ICE 590 | On time 2:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h21 | 7:58 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1101+84138 | On time 2:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h31 | 8:08 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2593 | On time 3:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h33 | 10:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin Hbf to Ulm Hbf
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Trains from Berlin Hbf to Ulm Hbf run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:29, the last at 21:32. The fastest train covers the 321 miles (517 km) distance in 4h 33m.
Distance 321 miles (517 km) |
Average train duration 6h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 33m |
First train 4:29 AM |
Last train 9:32 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Berlin Hbf to Ulm Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Berlin Hbf and Ulm Hbf from $22 (€18). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Trains from Berlin Hbf to Ulm Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin Hbf to Ulm Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ulm Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Berlin Hbf to Ulm Hbf
Most Berlin Hbf to Ulm Hbf trains use the Berlin Hbf to Ulm Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Berlin Hbf and Ulm Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Berlin Hbf from Berlin city centre
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf train station facilities and services
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Getting to Ulm Hbf from Ulm city centre
Ulm Hbf train station facilities and services
Ulm Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Schmizz, Blauflesch, Wilder Mann, Gaststuben im Zunfthaus der Schiffleute
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Ulm Hbf. ATMs are available at Ulm Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ulm Hbf. Information desks are available at Ulm Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Ulm Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ulm Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Ulm Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ulm Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Neuthor, Bäumle, InterCityHotel Ulm, Lehrertal Garni.
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