The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart to Ulm
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
43 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
74 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Ulm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Ulm will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 4 trains that leave Stuttgart for Ulm on Thu, Nov 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 74 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 43 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 56 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 591
ICE 511
EC 217
ICE 267
ICE 591
ICE 267
EC 217
ICE 511Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Stuttgart to Ulm
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Ulm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 45 miles (74 km)
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€25 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Stuttgart to Ulm train times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Ulm trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 217 | Delayed 6:59 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h54 | 8:01 AM 8:01 AMUlm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 511 | On time 7:14 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h56 | 8:10 AM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 267 | On time 7:51 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h43 | 8:34 AM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 591 | Delayed 8:15 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h43 | 9:00 AM 9:00 AMUlm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 913 | On time 8:28 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h41 | 9:09 AM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 4211 | On time 8:37 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h06 | 9:43 AM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
MEX 19217 · RE 16051 | On time 8:52 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h59 | 9:51 AM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 113 | Delayed 8:58 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h56 | 10:00 AM 10:00 AMUlm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 513 | On time 9:14 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h56 | 10:10 AM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 2 · MEX 19219 · RE 16053 | On time 9:50 AM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 1h01 | 10:51 AM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 563 | On time 9:51 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h43 | 10:34 AM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
MEX 19219 · RE 16053 | On time 9:54 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h57 | 10:51 AM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 593 | On time 10:15 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h43 | 10:58 AM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 915 | On time 10:28 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h42 | 11:10 AM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 4215 | On time 10:39 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h04 | 11:43 AM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
MEX 19221 · RE 16055 | On time 10:52 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h59 | 11:51 AM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 115 | Delayed 10:59 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h55 | 12:01 PM 12:01 PMUlm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 515 | Delayed 11:33 AM 11:14 AMStuttgart Hbf | 0h56 | 12:35 PM 12:35 PMUlm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 565 | On time 11:51 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h43 | 12:34 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
MEX 19223 · RE 16057 | On time 11:54 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h57 | 12:51 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 595 | On time 12:15 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h43 | 12:58 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 225 | On time 12:28 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h40 | 1:08 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 4219 | On time 12:39 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h04 | 1:43 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
MEX 19225 · RE 16059 | On time 12:52 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h59 | 1:51 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 219 | Delayed 12:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h55 | 2:01 PM 2:01 PMUlm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 517 | Delayed 1:14 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h56 | 2:16 PM 2:16 PMUlm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 2 · MEX 19227 · RE 16061 | 1:50 PM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 1h01 | 2:51 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 567 | On time 1:51 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h43 | 2:34 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
MEX 19227 · RE 16061 | On time 1:54 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h57 | 2:51 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 597 | On time 2:15 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h43 | 2:58 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 4223 | On time 2:37 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h06 | 3:43 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
MEX 19229 · RE 16063 | On time 2:52 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h59 | 3:51 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 117 | Delayed 2:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h56 | 4:01 PM 4:01 PMUlm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 519 | On time 3:14 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h56 | 4:10 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 569 | On time 3:51 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h43 | 4:34 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
MEX 19231 · RE 16065 | On time 3:54 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h57 | 4:51 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1219 | On time 4:14 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h44 | 4:58 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1011 | On time 4:28 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h41 | 5:09 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 4227 | On time 4:39 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h04 | 5:43 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
MEX 19235 · RE 16067 | On time 4:52 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h59 | 5:51 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 1291 | Delayed 4:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h55 | 6:01 PM 6:01 PMUlm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 611 | 5:14 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h56 | 6:10 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1069 | On time 5:57 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h40 | 6:37 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 691 | On time 6:15 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h43 | 6:58 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1013 | On time 6:28 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h41 | 7:09 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 4231 | 6:39 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h04 | 7:43 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
MEX 19241 · RE 16071 | On time 6:52 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h59 | 7:51 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1099 | On time 6:58 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h56 | 7:54 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 613 | 7:14 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h56 | 8:10 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 4233 | 7:39 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h04 | 8:43 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stuttgart to Ulm
Distance 45 miles (74 km) |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:50 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Stuttgart to Ulm start from as low as $9 (€7) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $30 (€25) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB), Go Ahead BW, Westbahn from Stuttgart to Ulm trainsDeutsche Bahn, TGV, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB), Go Ahead BW, Westbahn trains will get you between Stuttgart and Ulm from $6 (€5). 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.
TGV
Westbahn
Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG)
DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)
Go Ahead BW
FAQs: Trains from Stuttgart to Ulm

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stuttgart to Ulm
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the north entrance.
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- Kamps Backstube
- Le Crobag
- Dunkin' Donuts
- min min
- Starbucks
- Yorma's
- Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart
- Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf
- Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte
- Located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
- Trollinger
- Curry 23
- Restaurant am Wasser
- Snack n Travel
- Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart Airport
- Monday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:30 - 14:00
- Sailer
- Café 44
- Schnell Imbiss
- Cafe am Rathaus
- Attimo Hotel Stuttgart
- Attimo Dependance Zimmer
- Hotel Krone
- Hotel Lamm
- Dolce Cafe Bar
- Höhencafe Killesberg
- Distelfarm
- McDonald's
- Messehotel Europe
- Ibis budget Stuttgart City Nord
- Alpha
- B&B Hotel
- Eisenmann
- Efes Kebaphaus Dürrlewang
- NLV - Pizzeria Il Boschietto
- Naherholungsgebiet
- Mönchbergkeller
- Alte Kelter
- Gasthof Adler
- Jägerhaus
- Hetzel Hotel
- Aparthotel Wangener Landhaus
- Hotel Adler
- Ochsen
- Monday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Maison Banh Mi
- Bangkok Express
- Graf Eberhard
- Cafe Kaiserbau
- Park Inn Stuttgart
- Hansa Hotel
- Novum Hotel Boulevard
- Hotel Xenia
- Café le Théatre
- Maison Banh Mi
- Bangkok Express
- Graf Eberhard
- Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin
- Hansa Hotel
- Novum Hotel Boulevard
- Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Arnulf-Klett-Platz.
- Restaurant Amici
- Block House Stuttgart
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin
- Motel One Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof
- Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-16 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 101-116
- Hall 3: U-Bahn connections
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6
- U-Bahn: Lines U5, U6, U7, U12, U15
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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
- Bodhi
- Schwarze Henne
- Café Schmizz
- Kornhäusle
- Hotel Neuthor
- Hotel Comfor
- Bäumle
- Stern
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