The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Ulm
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€90
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€171
Fastest journey on Sep 17
8 h 21 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
8 h 27 m
Trains on Sep 17
24
Distance
681 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Ulm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Ulm will cost around €171 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €90.
It's difficult to get from Budapest to Ulm without transferring at least once.
R 4910 · R 9420 · REX 9402 · RJX 199503:10 AM9h51Budapest-Deli1:01 PMUlm Hbf€901One-way4 transfers
R 4614 · EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 11410:40 AM8h51Budapest-Deli7:31 PMUlm Hbf€1401One-way4 transfers
R 4632 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1168:40 AM8h21Budapest-Deli5:01 PMUlm Hbf€1401One-way3 transfers
EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 91010:30 AM9h01Budapest Keleti7:31 PMUlm Hbf€1401One-way3 transfers
EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1168:30 AM8h31Budapest Keleti5:01 PMUlm Hbf€1401One-way2 transfers
R 4632 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1168:40 AM8h21Budapest-Deli5:01 PMUlm Hbf€1401One-way3 transfers
R 4612 · RJX 19912 · ICE 1186:40 AM8h21Budapest-Deli3:01 PMUlm Hbf€1401One-way2 transfers
EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1168:30 AM8h31Budapest Keleti5:01 PMUlm Hbf€1401One-way2 transfers
RJX 19912 · ICE 1186:30 AM8h31Budapest Keleti3:01 PMUlm Hbf€1401One-way1 transfer
ICE 116+
RJX19976+
EC 1408:30 AM8h31Budapest Keleti5:01 PMUlm Hbf€2011One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Ulm
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Ulm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €52, while a train costs an average of €90.
Distance: 681 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€90 Average price | €52 Average price Cheapest | €86 Average price | €148 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 43m Average total duration 12h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Ulm:
A bus is €34 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Ulm costing on average €86.
A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Ulm costing on average €90.
Other travel options to Ulm take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 48m.
Bus takes on average 12h 13m.
Live departures
Budapest to Ulm train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Ulm trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 4910 · R 9420 · REX 9402 · RJX 19950 | On time 3:10 AM Budapest-Deli | 9h51 | 1:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RJX19910+ ICE 210+ R 4910 · R 9420 | 3:10 AM Budapest-Deli | 9h51 | 1:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 4 transfers | |
EC 342 · RJX 262 · ICE 564 | On time 5:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 8h47 | 2:17 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 342+ IC 546+ ICE 118 | On time 5:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 9h31 | 3:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 342+ RJX 262+ ICE 564 | On time 5:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 8h47 | 2:17 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 4620 · EC 342 · RJX 262 · ICE 564 | On time 5:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 8h37 | 2:17 PM Ulm Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 19912 · ICE 118 | On time 6:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 8h31 | 3:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19912+ ICE 118 | On time 6:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 8h31 | 3:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 4612 · RJX 19912 · ICE 118 | On time 6:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 8h21 | 3:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 60 · ICE 562 | On time 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 8h47 | 4:17 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60+ ICE 562 | On time 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 8h47 | 4:17 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60+ IC 640+ ICE 116 | On time 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 9h31 | 5:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 116 | On time 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 8h31 | 5:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 140+ RJX19976+ ICE 116 | On time 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 8h31 | 5:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 140+ IC 642+ RJX 62+ ICE 266 | On time 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 9h47 | 6:17 PM Ulm Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 4632 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 116 | On time 8:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 8h21 | 5:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 62 · ICE 266 | On time 9:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 8h47 | 6:17 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 62+ IC 644+ EC 114+ ICE 910 | On time 9:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 10h01 | 7:31 PM Ulm Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 62+ ICE 266 | On time 9:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 8h47 | 6:17 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 4642 · RJX 62 · ICE 266 | On time 9:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 8h37 | 6:17 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 910 | On time 10:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 9h01 | 7:31 PM Ulm Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 142 · EC 114+ RJX19916+ ICE 910 | On time 10:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 9h01 | 7:31 PM Ulm Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 142+ IC 646+ RJX 64+ ICE 560 | 10:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 9h47 | 8:17 PM Ulm Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 4614 · EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 114 | On time 10:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 8h51 | 7:31 PM Ulm Hbf | 4 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Ulm
Trains from Budapest to Ulm run on average 9 times per day, taking around 8h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €44 but you can travel from only €34 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 681 km distance in 8h 18m.
Distance 681 km |
Average train duration 8h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €44 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 8h 18m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet from Budapest to Ulm trainsDeutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet trains will get you between Budapest and Ulm 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 | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Railjet
EuroNight
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
FAQs: Trains from Budapest to Ulm
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Ulm 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 Ulm, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Budapest to Ulm
Most Budapest to Ulm trains use the Budapest Keleti to Ulm Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Ulm train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Budapest station do trains to Ulm leave from?
Getting to Budapest Keleti from Budapest city centre
Budapest Keleti is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Keleti train station facilities and services
Budapest Keleti has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rosenstein Restaurant, Huszar Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest Keleti. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Budapest Keleti. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest Keleti: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest Keleti: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Keleti: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hungaria City Center, Baross City Hotel, Royal Park Boutique Hotel.
Getting to Budapest-Déli from Budapest city centre
Budapest-Déli is 1 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Déli train station facilities and services
Budapest-Déli has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Déli Terasz Söröző, Ibrahim török büfé, Vagon Etterem, Fornetti, Trio pizza, Turkish Döner KEBAB, Déli Mosoly, Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi, Club D One, Lokomotív Falatozó
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are aTM machines are located on the ground floor inside the main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35. Information desks are located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest-Déli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest-Déli: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Déli: There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Mercure Budapest Castle Hill, Christina Residence Budapest, ibis Budapest Castle Hill.
Getting to Budapest-Kelenföld from Budapest city centre
Budapest-Kelenföld is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Kelenföld train station facilities and services
Budapest-Kelenföld has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Etele Plaza, KFC Etele Plaza
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Griff, Hotel Ventura, Hotel Berlin.
Which Ulm station do trains from Budapest arrive at?
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.
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