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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Dortmund Hauptbahnhof | Ulm | Cheapest | |||||
 | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | Ulm Bahnhof | Fastest | |||||
| Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | Ulm Bahnhof | No tags | |||||
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | Ulm Bahnhof | No tags | |||||
| Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | Ulm Bahnhof | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Dortmund to Ulm
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Ulm. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Dortmund and Ulm?
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dortmund to Ulm by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Dortmund to Ulm?
The cheapest train tickets from Dortmund to Ulm start from £20. The average price for this train route is around £86. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Dortmund to Ulm?
The average train journey time from Dortmund to Ulm is 4h 34m, covering a distance of 243 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 19m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Dortmund to Ulm route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Dortmund to Ulm?
The earliest train from Dortmund to Ulm departs at 06:09. And the latest train departs at 22:38.
Which is the best train operator from Dortmund to Ulm?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Dortmund to Ulm?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Dortmund to Ulm?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Dortmund to Ulm?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Dortmund to Ulm was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of £45To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Dortmund to Ulm as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £45 to £174 for a train ticket from Dortmund to Ulm based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £45, which is on 2025-12-17.
