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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ulm Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
3 h 6 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
237 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ulm Hbf to Salzburg 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 Salzburg Hbf will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 7 trains that leave Ulm Hbf for Salzburg Hbf on Sun, Jul 19, 2 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 237 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 6 m .
On Sun, Jul 19 the slowest trains will take 3 h 34 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 699+
790096:08 AM3h38Ulm Hbf9:46 AMSalzburg Hbf$341One-way1 transfer- ICE 619+790074:40 AM4h06Ulm Hbf8:46 AMSalzburg Hbf$341One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1063+790117:12 AM3h34Ulm Hbf10:46 AMSalzburg Hbf$501One-way1 transfer
- ICE 511+790159:15 AM3h31Ulm Hbf12:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$551One-way1 transfer
9638:15 AM3h06Ulm Hbf11:21 AMSalzburg Hbf$721One-way0 transfers
- 9638:15 AM3h06Ulm Hbf11:21 AMSalzburg Hbf$721One-way0 transfers
- 9694:13 PM3h08Ulm Hbf7:21 PMSalzburg Hbf$961One-way0 transfers
- ICE 267 · RJX 659:36 AM3h22Ulm Hbf12:58 PMSalzburg Hbf$941One-way1 transfer
- ICE 511+790159:15 AM3h31Ulm Hbf12:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$551One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1063+790117:12 AM3h34Ulm Hbf10:46 AMSalzburg Hbf$501One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Ulm Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm Hbf to Salzburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $169.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $352 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 31m 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 Salzburg Hbf:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm Hbf to Salzburg Hbf costing on average $60 (€49).
A bus is $325 (€267) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm Hbf to Salzburg Hbf costing on average $352 (€289).
Other travel options to Salzburg Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Flight takes on average 5h 1m.
You'll arrive about 26m sooner (3h 5m by train vs 3h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $60 (€49) compared to roughly $25 (€21) 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, Westbahn, 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 Salzburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Ulm Hbf to Salzburg 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 1063+79011 | On time 7:12 AM Ulm Hbf | 3h34 | 10:46 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 963 | 8:15 AM Ulm Hbf | 3h06 | 11:21 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 911 · EC 115 | On time 8:28 AM Ulm Hbf | 3h31 | 11:59 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 511+79015 | On time 9:15 AM Ulm Hbf | 3h31 | 12:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 267 · RJX 65 | On time 9:36 AM Ulm Hbf | 3h22 | 12:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 563 · RJX 67 | On time 11:36 AM Ulm Hbf | 3h22 | 2:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 565 · RJX 69 | On time 1:36 PM Ulm Hbf | 3h22 | 4:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 969 | 4:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 3h08 | 7:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
 NJ 237 | 9:53 PM Ulm Hbf | 3h35 | 1:28 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ulm Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Germany
Austria
Trains from Ulm Hbf to Salzburg Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:38, the last at 19:53. The fastest train covers the 147 miles (237 km) distance in 2h 56m.
Distance 147 miles (237 km) |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 5:38 AM |
Last train 7:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Ulm Hbf to Salzburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Westbahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Ulm Hbf and Salzburg Hbf from $21 (€17). 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.
Westbahn
Bayerische Regiobahn
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Ulm Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
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