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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 17 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Central Train Station
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Ulm
    Destination location: Ulm Bahnhof
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 17 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Central Train Station
    Arrival time: August 17 at
    Destination city: Ulm
    Destination location: Ulm Bahnhof
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 17 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Central Train Station
    Arrival time: August 17 at
    Destination city: Ulm
    Destination location: Ulm Bahnhof
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 17 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Central Train Station
    Arrival time: August 17 at
    Destination city: Ulm
    Destination location: Ulm Bahnhof
    Operated by: S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 17 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Central Train Station
    Arrival time: August 17 at
    Destination city: Ulm
    Destination location: Ulm Bahnhof
    Operated by: EuroCity Train + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    EuroCity Train + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Ulm.

Bus
Average Price$47 - $161Average Duration23h 35m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$36 - $176Average Duration4h 36m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
Carpool
Average Price$56 - $56Average Duration5h
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Ulm

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Ulm. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
5hAverage Duration
$56Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Train Essen to Ulm: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$101
Average train trip duration4h 36m
Number of daily trains15
Earliest train departure6:00am
Distance248 miles (400 km)
Latest train departure11:02pm

Essen to Ulm Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Ulm was searched and found on Aug 17, 2025 with a price of $58

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Essen to Ulm, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $58 to $260 for a train ticket from Essen to Ulm based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $58 which is on 2025-08-17.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Essen to Ulm is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Ulm you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Essen and Ulm, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Essen to Ulm.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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