The cheapest and fastest trains from Ulm Hbf to Vienna Hbf
Cheapest price
$80
Average price
$164
Fastest journey
5 h 36 m
Average duration
5 h 42 m
Trains per day
40
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 $164 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $80.
Of the 40 trains that leave Ulm Hbf for Vienna Hbf on Sun, Jul 19, 1 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 473 km distance in an average of 5 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 36 m .
On Sun, Jul 19 the slowest trains will take 5 h 51 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 919 · EC 213 · RJX 199194:28 PM6h04Ulm Hbf10:32 PMVienna Hbf$801One-way2 transfers
ICE 691 · RJ 263+
790458:02 PM7h18Ulm Hbf3:20 AMVienna Hbf$821One-way2 transfers
ICE 919 · EC 12194:28 PM6h19Ulm Hbf10:47 PMVienna Hbf$901One-way1 transfer
ICE 1015+
RE5+
EC 46310:28 PM8h04Ulm Hbf6:32 AMVienna Hbf$991One-way2 transfers
ICE 615+
RJX 26511:15 PM11h17Ulm Hbf10:32 AMVienna Hbf$991One-way1 transfer
ICE 211+
RJX199572:56 PM5h36Ulm Hbf8:32 PMVienna Hbf$1891One-way1 transfer
ICE 117+
RJX1997710:56 AM5h36Ulm Hbf4:32 PMVienna Hbf$1891One-way1 transfer
ICE 119+
RJX1991512:56 PM5h36Ulm Hbf6:32 PMVienna Hbf$1891One-way1 transfer
ICE 1095+
EC 12194:57 PM5h50Ulm Hbf10:47 PMVienna Hbf$1791One-way1 transfer
EC 1217+
ICE 11912:56 PM5h51Ulm Hbf6:47 PMVienna Hbf$1791One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, 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 prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $59.
Distance: 293 miles (473 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$126 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $191 Average price | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ulm Hbf to Vienna Hbf:
A bus is $80 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm Hbf to Vienna Hbf costing on average $126 (€103).
A bus is $146 (€120) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm Hbf to Vienna Hbf costing on average $191 (€157).
Other travel options to Vienna Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 33m.
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
Tickets start at around $126 (€103) compared to roughly $123 (€101) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.44 (€-2.00). The journey takes 6h 33m 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.
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, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX 61+ ICE 619 | Delayed 5:09 AM 4:46 AMUlm Hbf | 6h46 | 4:03 AM 4:03 AMVienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 113+ IC 641+ ICE 699 | Delayed 6:06 AM 6:08 AMUlm Hbf | 6h55 | 5:27 AM 5:27 AMVienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 113+ RJX19975+ ICE 699 | Delayed 6:06 AM 6:08 AMUlm Hbf | 6h24 | 5:27 AM 5:27 AMVienna 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 | Delayed 7:13 AM 7:12 AMUlm 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 | Delayed 8:21 AM 8:55 AMUlm Hbf | 5h52 | 2:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 267 · RJX 65 | On time 9:36 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h56 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 65+ ICE 267 | Delayed 9:13 AM 9:36 AMUlm Hbf | 5h56 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 65+ IC 647+ ICE 267 | Delayed 9:13 AM 9:36 AMUlm Hbf | 6h27 | 4:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 117+ RJX19977 | 10:56 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h36 | 4:32 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+ ICE 563 | Delayed 11:13 AM 11:36 AMUlm 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 | |
ICE 119+ IC 743 | 12:56 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h07 | 7:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 1217+ ICE 119 | 12:56 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h51 | 6:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 119+ RJX19915 | 12:56 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h36 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 565 · RJX 69 | On time 1:36 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h56 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 69+ IC 745+ ICE 565 | Delayed 1:13 PM 1:36 PMUlm Hbf | 6h27 | 8:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 69+ ICE 565 | Delayed 1:13 PM 1:36 PMUlm Hbf | 5h56 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 211+ RJX19917 | 2:56 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h36 | 8:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 211+ IC 747 | 2:56 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h07 | 9:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 567 · RJX 261 | On time 3:36 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h56 | 9:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 567+ RJX 261+ IC 749 | On time 3:36 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h27 | 10:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 567+ RJX 261 | On time 3:36 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h56 | 9:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 919+ EC 213+ RJX19919 | On time 4:28 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h04 | 10:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 919 · EC 213 · RJX 19919 | On time 4:28 PM Ulm 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 | |
ICE 1095 · EC 1219 | On time 4:57 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h50 | 10:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 519+ RE5+ IC 843 | On time 5:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h48 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 519+ RE5 · RJX13483 | On time 5:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h17 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 519+ 79039+ RJX 13483 | On time 5:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h17 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 691+ 79045+ RJ 263 | On time 8:02 PM Ulm Hbf | 7h18 | 3:20 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 691+ RE5+ RJ 263 | On time 8:02 PM Ulm Hbf | 7h18 | 3:20 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EN 50237 | 9:53 PM Ulm Hbf | 8h39 | 6:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1015+ RE5+ EC 463 | 10:28 PM Ulm Hbf | 8h04 | 6:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ulm Hbf to Vienna Hbf
Trains from Ulm Hbf to Vienna Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 (€38) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:38, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 293 miles (473 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 293 miles (473 km) |
Average train duration 6h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€38) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 30m |
First train 4:38 AM |
Last train 10:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Westbahn from Ulm Hbf to Vienna Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Westbahn trains will get you between Ulm Hbf and Vienna Hbf from $33 (€27). 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 | Railjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | InterCity
Westbahn
EuroNight
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Ulm Hbf to Vienna Hbf
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