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Pergamonmuseum – Das Panorama
Interim exhibition presenting highlights of the Pergamon collection with Yadegar Asisi’s immersive panorama while the main museum is closed.
Cheapest price
$60
Average price
$140
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 14 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
517 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf will cost around $140 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
Of the 35 trains that leave Ulm Hbf for Berlin Hbf on Thu, Jun 04, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 517 km distance in an average of 5 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 5 h 18 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 990 · IC 60409 · ICE 904
ICE 910 · ICE 1541
ICE 592
ICE 698
ICE 594
ICE 802 · ICE 1162+
84121
ICE 119 · ICE 706
ICE 591 · ICE 1204 · ICE 1008
ICE 800+
84125
ICE 702+
84141Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $87.
Distance: 321 miles (517 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$119 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $189 Average price | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf:
A bus is $65 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf costing on average $119 (€96).
A bus is $135 (€109) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf costing on average $189 (€152).
Other travel options to Berlin Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
Bus takes on average 8h 8m.
Tickets start at around $119 (€96) compared to roughly $110 (€89) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-8.64 (€-6.96). The journey takes 6h 45m versus 5h 37m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 804+ 84267 | 4:53 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h12 | 10:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1102+ 84269 | Delayed 6:04 AM 5:52 AMUlm Hbf | 5h31 | 11:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 802+ 84271 | 6:26 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h42 | 12:08 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 802 · ICE 1162+ 84271 | 6:26 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h21 | 11:47 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1063 · ICE 600 | On time 7:12 AM Ulm Hbf | 6h17 | 1:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1100+ 84273 | Delayed 8:05 AM 7:47 AMUlm Hbf | 5h36 | 1:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 692 | 7:59 AM Ulm Hbf | 6h35 | 2:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 800+ 84275 | 8:47 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h18 | 2:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1091 · ICE 1600 | On time 8:55 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h27 | 2:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 511 · ICE 508 | On time 9:15 AM Ulm Hbf | 6h14 | 3:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 511 · ICE 720 · ICE 508 | On time 9:15 AM Ulm Hbf | 6h14 | 3:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1008+ 84277 | 9:47 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h36 | 3:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 690 | 10:01 AM Ulm Hbf | 6h33 | 4:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 591 · ICE 1204 | On time 10:05 AM Ulm Hbf | 6h00 | 4:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 591 · ICE 1204 · ICE 1008 | On time 10:05 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h18 | 3:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 117 · ICE 1508 | On time 10:56 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h26 | 4:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 513 · ICE 506 | On time 11:15 AM Ulm Hbf | 6h14 | 5:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
84281+ ICE 1006 | 11:47 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h36 | 5:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 598 | On time 12:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h33 | 6:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
59128 · ICE 1506+ 84283 | 12:47 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h35 | 6:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 119 · ICE 706 | On time 12:56 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h09 | 6:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 515 · ICE 504 | On time 1:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h14 | 7:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
57042 · 59098 · ICE 90+ 84193 | 1:47 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h19 | 8:06 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1004+ 84193 | 1:47 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h36 | 7:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 596 | On time 2:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h33 | 8:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 225 · ICE 1504 | On time 2:33 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h49 | 8:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
84287+ 59130 · ICE 1504 | On time 2:47 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h35 | 8:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 517 · ICE 502 | On time 3:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h14 | 9:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
84289+ ICE 1002 | 3:47 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h36 | 9:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 594 | On time 4:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h33 | 10:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
84291+ ICE 702 | On time 4:47 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h18 | 10:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1095 · ICE 1502 | On time 4:57 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h25 | 10:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 519 · ICE 500 | On time 5:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h14 | 11:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
84293+ ICE 1000 | 5:47 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h56 | 11:43 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 592 | On time 6:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h33 | 12:34 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
84295+ ICE 700 | On time 6:47 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h48 | 12:35 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1291 · ICE 1500 | On time 6:57 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h57 | 12:54 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 611 · ICE 908 · S2 · S8 | 7:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 11h03 | 6:18 AM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 910 · ICE 1541 | On time 7:33 PM Ulm Hbf | 10h35 | 6:08 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
84303+ ICE 904 | On time 10:46 PM Ulm Hbf | 7h44 | 6:30 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 698 | 12:01 AM Ulm Hbf | 8h05 | 8:06 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
84307+ 59110 · ICE 1104 | On time 1:06 AM Ulm Hbf | 8h17 | 9:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
84307+ 59110 · ICE 604 | On time 1:06 AM Ulm Hbf | 8h23 | 9:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 45m. 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 00:16, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 321 miles (517 km) distance in 5h 9m.
Distance 321 miles (517 km) |
Average train duration 6h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 9m |
First train 12:16 AM |
Last train 11:01 PM |
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