Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | Ulm | Cheapest | |||||
 | Essen Central Train Station | Ulm Bahnhof | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | Ulm | No tags | |||||
| Essen Central Train Station | Ulm Bahnhof | No tags | |||||
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr | Essen Central Train Station | Ulm Bahnhof | No tags | |||||
DB Fernverkehr + Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee | Essen Central Train Station | Ulm Bahnhof | No tags | |||||
| Essen Central Train Station | Ulm Bahnhof | No tags | |||||
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr | Essen Central Train Station | Ulm Bahnhof | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Ulm
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Ulm. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just NOK 482, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Ulm?
Essen
- A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany - B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Essen to Ulm by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Essen to Ulm?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Ulm start from NOK 482. The average price for this train route is around NOK 1,210. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Essen to Ulm?
The average train ride duration from Essen to Ulm is 4h 20m, covering a distance of 249 miles (401 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 41m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators service the Essen to Ulm route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 20 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Essen to Ulm?
The earliest train departs from Essen to Ulm at 6:00am. And the latest train departs at 11:12pm.
What is the best train operator from Essen to Ulm?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Ulm?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.5.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Essen to Ulm?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Essen to Ulm?
According to Busbud traveler 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 Essen to Ulm was searched and found on Aug 11, 2026 with a price of NOK 715To 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 NOK 715 to NOK 2,122 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 NOK 715 which is on 2026-08-11.
