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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Essen Hbf to Ulm Hbf
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
400 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Essen 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 Essen Hbf to Ulm Hbf will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 32 trains that leave Essen Hbf for Ulm Hbf on Mon, Aug 10, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 10 the direct trains cover the 400 km distance in an average of 3 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Mon, Aug 10 the slowest trains will take 3 h 59 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 1021 · ICE 6156:55 PM4h18Essen Hbf11:13 PMUlm Hbf$301One-way1 transfer- ICE 844 · ICE 61910:38 PM6h11Essen Hbf4:49 AMUlm Hbf$301One-way1 transfer
- ICE 205 · ICE 2595 · 42398:00 PM4h43Essen Hbf12:43 AMUlm Hbf$341One-way2 transfers
- 21496 · IC 60403 · ICE 69910:46 PM7h17Essen Hbf6:03 AMUlm Hbf$341One-way2 transfers
- S9 · IC 2540 · ICE 6155:20 PM5h53Essen Hbf11:13 PMUlm Hbf$411One-way2 transfers
- ICE 9158:36 AM3h50Essen Hbf12:26 PMUlm Hbf$951One-way0 transfers
- ICE 91912:36 PM3h50Essen Hbf4:26 PMUlm Hbf$491One-way0 transfers
- ICE 10112:36 PM3h50Essen Hbf6:26 PMUlm Hbf$491One-way0 transfers
- ICE 10134:36 PM3h50Essen Hbf8:26 PMUlm Hbf$491One-way0 transfers
- ICE 10156:36 PM3h59Essen Hbf10:35 PMUlm Hbf$491One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Essen Hbf to Ulm Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen Hbf to Ulm Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $52.
Distance: 248 miles (400 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$105 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $192 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Essen Hbf to Ulm Hbf:
A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen Hbf to Ulm Hbf costing on average $105.
A bus is $145 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen Hbf to Ulm Hbf costing on average $192.
Other travel options to Ulm Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
Train takes on average 6h 44m.
Tickets start at around $105 compared to roughly $92 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.87. The journey takes 6h 44m versus 5h 55m 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
Essen Hbf to Ulm Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Essen Hbf to Ulm Hbf trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 103 · IC 2040 · ICE 515 | On time 8:00 AM Essen Hbf | 5h13 | 1:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 103 · ICE 593 | On time 8:00 AM Essen Hbf | 4h00 | 12:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 915 · ICE 27 · ICE 225 | On time 8:36 AM Essen Hbf | 5h50 | 2:26 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 915 | On time 8:36 AM Essen Hbf | 3h50 | 12:26 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 621 · ICE 515 | On time 8:53 AM Essen Hbf | 4h20 | 1:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 217 | On time 9:03 AM Essen Hbf | 5h06 | 2:09 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 32969 · 28511 · ICE 2013 · ICE 517 | On time 9:20 AM Essen Hbf | 5h53 | 3:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 105 · ICE 2585 | On time 10:00 AM Essen Hbf | 4h00 | 2:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26812 · ICE 225 | On time 10:09 AM Essen Hbf | 4h17 | 2:26 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1521 · ICE 517 | On time 10:55 AM Essen Hbf | 4h18 | 3:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1521 · ICE 29 · ICE 919 | On time 10:55 AM Essen Hbf | 5h31 | 4:26 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2156 · IC 2544 · ICE 519 | On time 11:40 AM Essen Hbf | 5h33 | 5:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 107 · ICE 2587 | On time 12:00 PM Essen Hbf | 4h00 | 4:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 919 | On time 12:36 PM Essen Hbf | 3h50 | 4:26 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 629 · ICE 519 | On time 12:53 PM Essen Hbf | 4h20 | 5:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · IC 2546 · ICE 611 | On time 1:20 PM Essen Hbf | 5h53 | 7:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 109 · ICE 2589 | On time 2:00 PM Essen Hbf | 4h00 | 6:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1011 | On time 2:36 PM Essen Hbf | 3h50 | 6:26 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 927 · ICE 1013 | On time 2:55 PM Essen Hbf | 5h31 | 8:26 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 927 · ICE 611 | On time 2:55 PM Essen Hbf | 4h18 | 7:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · IC 2548 · ICE 613 | On time 3:20 PM Essen Hbf | 5h53 | 9:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 201 · ICE 2591 | On time 4:00 PM Essen Hbf | 4h00 | 8:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1013 | On time 4:36 PM Essen Hbf | 3h50 | 8:26 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 727 · ICE 613 | On time 4:53 PM Essen Hbf | 4h20 | 9:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · IC 2540 · ICE 615 | On time 5:20 PM Essen Hbf | 5h53 | 11:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 203 · ICE 2593 | Delayed 6:00 PM Essen Hbf | 4h00 | 8:11 PM 8:11 PMUlm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1015 | Delayed 6:36 PM Essen Hbf | 3h59 | 8:41 PM 8:41 PMUlm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1021 · ICE 615 | On time 6:55 PM Essen Hbf | 4h18 | 11:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 205 · ICE 2595 · 4239 | On time 8:00 PM Essen Hbf | 4h43 | 12:43 AM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 844 · ICE 619 | On time 10:38 PM Essen Hbf | 6h11 | 4:49 AM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 21496 · IC 60403 · ICE 699 | On time 10:46 PM Essen Hbf | 7h17 | 6:03 AM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 21496 · IC 60403 · ICE 619 | 10:46 PM Essen Hbf | 6h03 | 4:49 AM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Essen Hbf to Ulm Hbf
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Trains from Essen Hbf to Ulm Hbf run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 but you can travel from only $29 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 14:37. The fastest train covers the 248 miles (400 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 248 miles (400 km) |
Average train duration 6h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 2:37 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Essen Hbf to Ulm Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Essen Hbf and Ulm Hbf from $29. 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 Essen Hbf to Ulm Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen 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 Essen Hbf to Ulm Hbf
Most Essen Hbf to Ulm Hbf trains use the Essen Hbf to Ulm Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Essen Hbf and Ulm Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Essen Hbf from Essen city centre
Essen Hbf train station facilities and services
Essen 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: Bollywood Express - Pizza & More, Kiepenkerl, Cafe Extrablatt, Tacos
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Essen Hbf. ATMs are available at Essen Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Essen Hbf. Information desks are available at Essen Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Essen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Essen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Essen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Ambassador, Gästearpartment Dahl, WG-Hotel im Unperfekthaus, Motel One.
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.
Most popular train connections from Essen Hbf
Most popular trains to and from Ulm Hbf and Essen Hbf
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