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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) 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 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 29 trains that leave Ulm Hbf for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Sun, Jul 19, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 19 the direct trains cover the 213 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
On Sun, Jul 19 the slowest trains will take 2 h 8 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 6181:16 AM3h22Ulm Hbf4:38 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$281One-way0 transfers- ICE 99010:01 PM2h08Ulm Hbf12:09 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$411One-way0 transfers
- ICE 616 · ICE 76+
522982:13 AM5h27Ulm Hbf7:40 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$551One-way2 transfers - ICE 510 · ICE 2728:47 PM2h22Ulm Hbf11:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$561One-way1 transfer
- ICE 614 · ECE 86:47 AM2h53Ulm Hbf9:40 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$611One-way1 transfer
- ICE 69010:01 AM2h08Ulm Hbf12:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$851One-way0 transfers
- ICE 59812:01 PM2h08Ulm Hbf2:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$971One-way0 transfers
- ICE 5962:01 PM2h08Ulm Hbf4:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$971One-way0 transfers
- ICE 5944:01 PM2h08Ulm Hbf6:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$971One-way0 transfers
- ICE 25826:01 PM2h08Ulm Hbf8:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$971One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $123.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $167 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $57 (€47).
A bus is $141 (€116) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $167 (€137).
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 26m.
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (2h 26m by train vs 2h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $57 (€47) compared to roughly $51 (€42) 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
Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 618 | Delayed 11:16 PM 1:16 AMUlm Hbf | 3h12 | 2:38 AM 2:38 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 518 · ICE 370 | Delayed 10:50 AM 12:47 PMUlm Hbf | 2h22 | 1:11 PM 1:11 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 210 | Delayed 11:04 AM 1:03 PMUlm Hbf | 2h46 | 1:52 PM 1:52 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 916 · ICE 210 | Delayed 1:33 PM Ulm Hbf | 2h16 | 1:52 PM 1:52 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 596 | On time 2:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 2h08 | 4:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 564 · ICE 576 | On time 2:20 PM Ulm Hbf | 2h20 | 4:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 118 · ECE 4 | On time 3:03 PM Ulm Hbf | 2h37 | 5:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 594 | On time 4:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 2h08 | 6:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 562 · ICE 574 | On time 4:20 PM Ulm Hbf | 2h20 | 6:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 514 · ICE 276 | Delayed 4:47 PM Ulm Hbf | 2h22 | 5:11 PM 5:11 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 116 | Delayed 5:03 PM Ulm Hbf | 2h46 | 5:53 PM 5:53 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 912 · ICE 116 | Delayed 5:33 PM Ulm Hbf | 2h16 | 5:53 PM 5:53 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2582 | On time 6:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 2h08 | 8:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 266 · ICE 572 | On time 6:20 PM Ulm Hbf | 2h20 | 8:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1090 · ICE 2 | On time 7:02 PM Ulm Hbf | 2h41 | 9:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 590 | On time 8:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 2h08 | 10:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 510 · ICE 272 | On time 8:47 PM Ulm Hbf | 2h22 | 11:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 990 | On time 10:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 2h08 | 12:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, July 19 | |||||
| ICE 694+52298 | Delayed 4:49 AM 2:13 AMUlm Hbf | 5h56 | 8:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 616 · ICE 76+52298 | Delayed 3:49 AM 2:13 AMUlm Hbf | 5h27 | 7:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 614 · ECE 8 | On time 6:47 AM Ulm Hbf | 2h53 | 9:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 692 | On time 7:59 AM Ulm Hbf | 2h10 | 10:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
 TGV 9576+ICE 772 | On time 8:04 AM Ulm Hbf | 2h36 | 10:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 612 · ICE 74 | On time 8:47 AM Ulm Hbf | 2h53 | 11:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 690 | On time 10:01 AM Ulm Hbf | 2h08 | 12:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 568 · ICE 770 | On time 10:20 AM Ulm Hbf | 2h20 | 12:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1094 | On time 11:03 AM Ulm Hbf | 2h33 | 1:36 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 598 | On time 12:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 2h08 | 2:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 566 · ICE 578 | On time 12:20 PM Ulm Hbf | 2h20 | 2:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
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Trains from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:16, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 132 miles (213 km) distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 132 miles (213 km) |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 12:16 AM |
Last train 11:16 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Ulm Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from $17 (€14). 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 Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) 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 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Most Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains use the Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Ulm Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) 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: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Most popular train connections from Ulm Hbf
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