The cheapest and fastest trains from Ulm Hbf to Vienna Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 02
$56
Average ticket price on Sep 02
$130
Fastest journey on Sep 02
5 h 36 m
Average journey duration on Sep 02
5 h 36 m
Trains on Sep 02
49
Distance
473 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ulm Hbf to Vienna 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 Vienna Hbf will cost around $130 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
On Wed, Sep 02, we found 49 trains from Ulm Hbf to Vienna Hbf, including 1 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 02 the direct trains cover the 473 km distance in an average of 5 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 36 m .
On Wed, Sep 02 the slowest trains will take 5 h 36 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.
RE5 · RJX19937+
ICE 5996:02 PM6h33Ulm Hbf12:35 AMVienna Hbf$561One-way2 transfers
ICE 1011+
RJ 215 · RJ 845 · RJ 8216:28 PM11h07Ulm Hbf5:35 AMVienna Hbf$561One-way3 transfers
IC 843+
ICE 519+
RJ 12935:15 PM6h48Ulm Hbf12:03 AMVienna Hbf$561One-way2 transfers
EN 502379:32 PM9h00Ulm Hbf6:32 AMVienna Hbf$581One-way0 transfers
ICE 1061 · ICE 12116:38 AM6h09Ulm Hbf12:47 PMVienna Hbf$621One-way1 transfer
ICE 119 · RJX 1991512:56 PM5h36Ulm Hbf6:32 PMVienna Hbf$951One-way1 transfer
ICE 117 · RJX 1997710:56 AM5h36Ulm Hbf4:32 PMVienna Hbf$951One-way1 transfer
ICE 211 · RJX 199172:56 PM5h36Ulm Hbf8:32 PMVienna Hbf$791One-way1 transfer
ICE 117+
RJX1997710:56 AM5h36Ulm Hbf4:32 PMVienna Hbf$1911One-way1 transfer
ICE 211+
RJX199172:56 PM5h36Ulm Hbf8:32 PMVienna Hbf$1601One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Ulm Hbf to Vienna Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm Hbf to Vienna Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, while a flight costs an average of $158.
Distance: 293 miles (473 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$93 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $158 Average price | $126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ulm Hbf to Vienna Hbf:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm Hbf to Vienna Hbf costing on average $93.
A bus is $108 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm Hbf to Vienna Hbf costing on average $158.
Other travel options to Vienna Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
Tickets start at around $93 compared to roughly $126 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $33. The journey takes 6h 19m versus 5h 50m 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.
Direct services run with EuroNight, Hungarian Railways (MÁV).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Ulm Hbf to Vienna Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Ulm Hbf to Vienna Hbf trains for today, Tuesday, September 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 693+ RE5+ EC 463 | Delayed 8:40 PM 10:02 PMUlm Hbf | 8h30 | 6:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 693+ 79569 · 79001+ RJX 19929 | Delayed 8:40 PM 10:02 PMUlm Hbf | 11h30 | 9:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1015+ 79569 · 79001+ RJX 19929 | On time 10:28 PM Ulm Hbf | 11h04 | 9:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 615+ RJX 265 | On time 11:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 11h17 | 10:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 615 · RJX 265 | On time 11:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 11h17 | 10:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 615+ 79569 · 79001+ RJX 19929 | On time 11:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 10h17 | 9:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| Wednesday, September 2 | |||||
RJX 61+ ICE 619 | Delayed 4:40 AM Ulm Hbf | 6h52 | 4:03 AM 4:03 AMVienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1061 · ICE 1211 | On time 6:38 AM Ulm Hbf | 6h09 | 12:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1061 · ICE 1211 · RJX 19975 | On time 6:38 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h54 | 12:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1061 · ICE 1211 | On time 6:38 AM Ulm Hbf | 6h09 | 12:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19975+ ICE 1061 · ICE 1211 | On time 6:38 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h54 | 12:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1063 · RJX 63 | On time 7:12 AM Ulm Hbf | 6h20 | 1:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 63+ ICE 1063 | On time 7:12 AM Ulm Hbf | 6h20 | 1:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 911 · EC 115 · RJX 186 | On time 8:28 AM Ulm Hbf | 6h04 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 115+ RJX 186+ ICE 911 | Delayed 8:16 AM 8:28 AMUlm Hbf | 6h04 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1091 · EC 1213 | On time 8:55 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h52 | 2:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 1213+ ICE 1091 | On time 8:55 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h52 | 2:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 511 · RJX 65 | On time 9:15 AM Ulm Hbf | 6h17 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 65+ ICE 511 | On time 9:15 AM Ulm Hbf | 6h17 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 65+ IC 647+ ICE 511 | Delayed 9:13 AM 9:15 AMUlm Hbf | 6h48 | 4:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 913 · ICE 1215 | 10:28 AM Ulm Hbf | 6h19 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 117 · RJX 19977 | On time 10:56 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h36 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 117+ RJX19977 | On time 10:56 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h36 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 117+ IC 649 | On time 10:56 AM Ulm Hbf | 6h07 | 5:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 563 · RJX 67 | On time 11:36 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h56 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 67+ IC 741+ ICE 563 | Delayed 11:13 AM 11:36 AMUlm Hbf | 6h27 | 6:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 67+ ICE 563 | On time 11:36 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h56 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 119 · RJX 19915 | On time 12:56 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h36 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 1217+ ICE 119 | On time 12:56 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h51 | 6:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 119+ RJX19915 | On time 12:56 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h36 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 515 · RJX 69 | On time 1:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h17 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 69+ IC 745+ ICE 515 | Delayed 1:13 PM 1:15 PMUlm Hbf | 6h48 | 8:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 69+ ICE 515 | On time 1:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h17 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 211 · RJX 19917 | On time 2:56 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h36 | 8:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 211+ IC 747 | On time 2:56 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h07 | 9:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 211+ RJX19917 | On time 2:56 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h36 | 8:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 517 · RJX 261 | On time 3:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h17 | 9:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 261+ IC 749+ ICE 517 | Delayed 3:12 PM 3:15 PMUlm Hbf | 6h48 | 10:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 261+ ICE 517 | On time 3:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h17 | 9:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 919 · EC 213 · RJX 19919 | On time 4:28 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h04 | 10:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 213+ RJX19919+ ICE 919 | Delayed 4:15 PM 4:28 PMUlm Hbf | 6h04 | 10:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1095 · EC 1219 | On time 4:57 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h50 | 10:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 1219+ ICE 1095 | On time 4:57 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h50 | 10:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 519 · RJX 13483+ 79039 | On time 5:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h17 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 1293+ IC 843+ ICE 519 | On time 5:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h48 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE5 · RJX13483+ ICE 519 | On time 5:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h17 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 599 · RJX 19937+ 79041 | On time 6:02 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h33 | 12:35 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE5 · RJX19937+ ICE 599 | On time 6:02 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h33 | 12:35 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1011 · RJ 215 · RJ 845 · RJ 821 | On time 6:28 PM Ulm Hbf | 11h07 | 5:35 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJ 215 · RJ 845 · RJ 821+ ICE 1011 | Delayed 6:16 PM 6:28 PMUlm Hbf | 11h07 | 5:35 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EN 50237 | 9:32 PM Ulm Hbf | 9h00 | 6:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ulm Hbf to Vienna Hbf
Trains from Ulm Hbf to Vienna Hbf run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 but you can travel from only $34 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:26, the last at 21:15. The fastest train covers the 293 miles (473 km) distance in 5h 36m.
Distance 293 miles (473 km) |
Average train duration 6h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 36m |
First train 2:26 AM |
Last train 9:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Westbahn from Ulm Hbf to Vienna Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Westbahn trains will get you between Ulm Hbf and Vienna Hbf from $34. 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.
ÖBB
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Westbahn
EuroNight
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Ulm Hbf to Vienna Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ulm Hbf to Vienna 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 Vienna Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ulm Hbf to Vienna Hbf
Most Ulm Hbf to Vienna Hbf trains use the Ulm Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhof station pair. Use this guide to compare Ulm Hbf and Vienna 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 Wien Hauptbahnhof from Vienna city centre
Wien Hauptbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hauptbahnhof train station facilities and services
Wien Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, L’Osteria, Akakiko, McDonald’s, Oberlaa, Nordsee, Som Kitchen, Starbucks, Admiral Sports Bar, Asia Gourmet, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are information desks are located at each end of the main level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Star Inn Hotel, Quartier Belvedere, AZIMUT Hotel Vienna.
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