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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 12 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
210 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
Of the 6 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Ulm Hbf on Wed, Jul 01, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 01 the direct trains cover the 210 km distance in an average of 2 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 4 m .
On Wed, Jul 01 the slowest trains will take 2 h 22 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 5192:51 PM2h22Frankfurt Airport long-distance station5:13 PMUlm Hbf$681One-way0 transfers- ICE 107 · ICE 5971:51 PM2h09Frankfurt Airport long-distance station4:00 PMUlm Hbf$771One-way1 transfer
- ICE 51712:51 PM2h22Frankfurt Airport long-distance station3:13 PMUlm Hbf$771One-way0 transfers
- ICE 9192:22 PM2h04Frankfurt Airport long-distance station4:26 PMUlm Hbf$771One-way0 transfers
- ICE 22512:21 PM2h05Frankfurt Airport long-distance station2:26 PMUlm Hbf$891One-way0 transfers
- ICE 9192:22 PM2h04Frankfurt Airport long-distance station4:26 PMUlm Hbf$771One-way0 transfers
- ICE 22512:21 PM2h05Frankfurt Airport long-distance station2:26 PMUlm Hbf$891One-way0 transfers
- ICE 107 · ICE 5971:51 PM2h09Frankfurt Airport long-distance station4:00 PMUlm Hbf$771One-way1 transfer
- ICE 51712:51 PM2h22Frankfurt Airport long-distance station3:13 PMUlm Hbf$771One-way0 transfers
- ICE 5192:51 PM2h22Frankfurt Airport long-distance station5:13 PMUlm Hbf$681One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $133.
Distance: 130 miles (210 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$65 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $174 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 59m 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf costing on average $65 (€54).
A bus is $150 (€123) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf costing on average $174 (€143).
Other travel options to Ulm Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 16m.
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
You'll arrive about 43m sooner (2h 16m by train vs 2h 59m by car). Tickets start at around $65 (€54) compared to roughly $52 (€43) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf trains for today, Tuesday, June 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 103 · ICE 2583 | Delayed 8:02 AM 9:51 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h09 | 10:34 AM 10:34 AMUlm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 915 | Delayed 8:25 AM 10:22 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h04 | 12:26 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S9 · ICE 575 · ICE 565 | On time 10:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h48 | 1:33 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 515 | Delayed 9:11 AM 10:51 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h22 | 11:22 AM 11:22 AMUlm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 105 · ICE 595 | Delayed 10:04 AM 11:51 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h09 | 2:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 225 | On time 12:21 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h05 | 2:26 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 517 | Delayed 10:56 AM 12:51 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h22 | 3:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 107 · ICE 597 | Delayed 11:56 AM 1:51 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h09 | 4:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 919 | On time 2:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h04 | 4:26 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S9 · ICE 579 · ICE 569 | On time 2:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h48 | 5:33 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 519 | Delayed 12:56 PM 2:51 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h22 | 5:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 109 · ICE 599 | On time 3:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h09 | 6:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1011 | On time 4:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h04 | 6:26 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S9 · ICE 771 · ICE 1069 | On time 4:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h52 | 7:37 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 611 | On time 4:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h22 | 7:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 201 · ICE 691 | On time 5:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h09 | 8:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1013 | On time 6:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h04 | 8:26 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 613 | On time 6:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h22 | 9:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:22, the last at 19:51. The fastest train covers the 130 miles (210 km) distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 130 miles (210 km) |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 6:22 AM |
Last train 7:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Ulm Hbf from $18 (€15). 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)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Café Schmizz
- Blauflesch
- Wilder Mann
- Gaststuben im Zunfthaus der Schiffleute
- Hotel Neuthor
- Bäumle
- InterCityHotel Ulm
- Lehrertal Garni
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