The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin Hbf to Ulm Hbf
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$141
Fastest journey
5 h 6 m
Average duration
5 h 9 m
Trains per day
36
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 $141 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 36 trains that leave Berlin Hbf for Ulm Hbf on Wed, Jul 15, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 517 km distance in an average of 5 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 6 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 5 h 19 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 6998:17 PM9h46Berlin Hbf6:03 AMUlm Hbf$361One-way0 transfers
ICE 905 · ICE 101211:28 PM8h03Berlin Hbf7:31 AMUlm Hbf$611One-way1 transfer
ICE 1540 · ICE 101 · ICE 59111:51 PM10h09Berlin Hbf10:00 AMUlm Hbf$731One-way2 transfers
ICE 1509 · 59129+
842861:37 PM5h38Berlin Hbf7:15 PMUlm Hbf$871One-way2 transfers
ICE 1105 · 570886:37 PM6h28Berlin Hbf1:05 AMUlm Hbf$1071One-way1 transfer
ICE 703 · ICE 2107:55 AM5h06Berlin Hbf1:01 PMUlm Hbf$1411One-way1 transfer
ICE 707 · ICE 11611:55 AM5h06Berlin Hbf5:01 PMUlm Hbf$1411One-way1 transfer
ICE 803 · ICE 10605:54 PM5h06Berlin Hbf11:00 PMUlm Hbf$1091One-way1 transfer
ICE 701 · ICE 10945:52 AM5h09Berlin Hbf11:01 AMUlm Hbf$1631One-way1 transfer
ICE 1007 · IC 2160 · 2291310:37 AM5h19Berlin Hbf3:56 PMUlm Hbf$2151One-way2 transfers
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 prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $82.
Distance: 321 miles (517 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$100 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $162 Average price | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 9m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 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 $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin Hbf to Ulm Hbf costing on average $100 (€83).
A bus is $109 (€90) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin Hbf to Ulm Hbf costing on average $162 (€133).
Other travel options to Ulm Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 34m.
Bus takes on average 7h 39m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1101 · IC 2066 · 22917 | On time 2:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h19 | 7:56 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 693 | On time 2:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 7h34 | 10:11 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1101+ 84288 | On time 2:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h31 | 8:08 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 801+ 84290 | Delayed 1:58 PM 3:55 PMBerlin Hbf | 5h20 | 9:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1103 · IC 2064 · 22919 | On time 4:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h19 | 9:56 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1103+ 84292 | On time 4:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h31 | 10:08 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 803 · ICE 1060 | On time 5:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h06 | 11:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1105 · 57088 | On time 6:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h28 | 1:05 AM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1605 · ICE 885 · ICE 618+ 86751 | 7:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h37 | 1:14 AM Ulm Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 699 | 8:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 9h46 | 6:03 AM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1107 · ICE 1014 | On time 8:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h54 | 5:31 AM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 905 · ICE 1012 | On time 11:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h03 | 7:31 AM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 273 · ICE 911 | On time 11:32 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h54 | 8:26 AM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
ICE 701 · ICE 1094 | On time 5:52 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h09 | 11:01 AM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 595 | On time 6:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h29 | 2:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1003 · IC 2164 · 22909 | 6:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h20 | 11:56 AM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1003+ 84272 | 6:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h33 | 12:09 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 703 · ICE 210 | On time 7:55 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h06 | 1:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 597 | On time 8:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h29 | 4:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1005 · IC 2162 · 22911 | 8:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h20 | 1:56 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1005+ 84276 | 8:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h32 | 2:08 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1505 · ICE 224 | On time 9:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h55 | 3:31 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1505 · 59123+ 84278 | On time 9:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h39 | 3:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 599 | On time 10:37 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h23 | 6:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1007 · IC 2160 · 22913 | 10:37 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h19 | 3:56 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1007+ 84280 | 10:37 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h31 | 4:08 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 707 · ICE 116 | On time 11:55 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h06 | 5:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 691 | On time 12:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 7h29 | 8:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1009 · IC 2068 · 22915 | 12:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h19 | 5:56 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1009+ 84284 | 12:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h33 | 6:10 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1509 · ICE 789+ 86727+ ICE 1090 | On time 1:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h23 | 7:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1509 · 59129+ 84286 | On time 1:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h38 | 7:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1509 · ICE 910 | On time 1:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h54 | 7:31 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1205 · ICE 590 | On time 1:56 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h02 | 7:58 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin Hbf to Ulm Hbf
Trains from Berlin Hbf to Ulm Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:36, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 321 miles (517 km) distance in 5h 9m.
Distance 321 miles (517 km) |
Average train duration 6h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 9m |
First train 3:36 AM |
Last train 10:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Berlin Hbf to Ulm Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) 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.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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.

popular train stations
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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