The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Ulm
Cheapest price
€56
Average price
€141
Fastest journey
8 h 21 m
Average duration
8 h 28 m
Trains per day
29
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 €141 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €56.
It's difficult to get from Budapest to Ulm without transferring at least once.
R 4644 · RJX 66 · ICE 10601:40 PM9h20Budapest-Deli11:00 PMUlm Hbf€561One-way2 transfers
RJX 66 · ICE 10601:30 PM9h30Budapest Keleti11:00 PMUlm Hbf€561One-way1 transfer
EC 146+
IC 744+
RJX 68+
ICE 9042:55 PM10h10Budapest-Kelenfoeld1:05 AMUlm Hbf€651One-way4 transfers
R 4624 · RJX 64 · ICE 56011:40 AM8h37Budapest-Deli8:17 PMUlm Hbf€801One-way2 transfers
RJX 64 · ICE 56011:30 AM8h47Budapest Keleti8:17 PMUlm Hbf€801One-way1 transfer
RJX19912+
ICE 1186:40 AM8h21Budapest Keleti3:01 PMUlm Hbf€1981One-way1 transfer
R 4632 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1168:40 AM8h21Budapest-Deli5:01 PMUlm Hbf€1401One-way3 transfers
EC 140+
RJX19976+
ICE 1168:30 AM8h31Budapest Keleti5:01 PMUlm Hbf€2011One-way2 transfers
EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1168:30 AM8h31Budapest Keleti5:01 PMUlm Hbf€1401One-way2 transfers
R 4624 · RJX 64 · ICE 56011:40 AM8h37Budapest-Deli8:17 PMUlm Hbf€801One-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 prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a train costs an average of €47.
Distance: 681 km
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€111 Average price | €54 Average price Cheapest | €88 Average price |
9h 29m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 44m Average total duration 12h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Budapest to Ulm train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Ulm trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 342+ RJX 262+ ICE 564 | 5:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 8h47 | 2:17 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 342+ IC 546+ ICE 118 | 5:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 9h31 | 3:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX19912+ ICE 118 | 6:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 8h21 | 3:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60+ ICE 562 | 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 8h47 | 4:17 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60+ IC 640+ ICE 116 | 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 9h31 | 5:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 140+ RJX19976+ ICE 116 | 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 | |
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 | |
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+ RJX19916+ EC 114+ 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 | On time 10:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 9h47 | 8:17 PM Ulm Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 910 | On time 10:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 9h01 | 7:31 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 | |
RJX 64+ ICE 560 | On time 11:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 8h47 | 8:17 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 64+ ICE 1212 · ICE 990 | On time 11:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 10h28 | 9:58 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 64 · ICE 560 | On time 11:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 8h47 | 8:17 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 4624 · RJX 64 · ICE 560 | On time 11:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 8h37 | 8:17 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 144+ RJX 187+ RJ 112+ ICE 990 | 12:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 9h28 | 9:58 PM Ulm Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 144+ IC 740+ RJX 66+ ICE 1060 | On time 12:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 10h30 | 11:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 66+ ICE 1060 | On time 1:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 9h30 | 11:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 66 · ICE 1060 | On time 1:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 9h30 | 11:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 4644 · RJX 66 · ICE 1060 | On time 1:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 9h20 | 11:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 3416+ EC 146+ IC 744+ RJX 68 | 2:20 PM Budapest Keleti | 10h45 | 1:05 AM Ulm Hbf | 5 transfers | |
R 3416+ EC 146+ IC 744+ RJX 68 | On time 2:20 PM Budapest Keleti | 10h54 | 1:14 AM Ulm Hbf | 4 transfers | |
R 3416+ EC 146+ RJX19970+ RJ 110 | 2:20 PM Budapest Keleti | 9h38 | 11:58 PM Ulm Hbf | 4 transfers | |
EC 146+ IC 744+ RJX 68+ ICE 618 | On time 2:55 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 10h19 | 1:14 AM Ulm Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 146+ RJX19970+ RJ 110+ ICE 698 | 2:55 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 9h03 | 11:58 PM Ulm Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 146+ IC 744+ RJX 68+ ICE 904 | 2:55 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 10h10 | 1:05 AM Ulm Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RJX 68+ ICE 904+ RE9 | On time 3:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 9h35 | 1:05 AM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 68 · ICE 904 · 57088 | On time 3:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 9h35 | 1:05 AM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 68+ ICE 618 | On time 3:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 9h44 | 1:14 AM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 68 · ICE 618 | On time 3:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 9h44 | 1:14 AM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 4626 · RJX 68 · ICE 618 | On time 3:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 9h34 | 1:14 AM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 4626 · RJX 68 · ICE 904 · 57088 | 3:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 9h25 | 1:05 AM Ulm Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 148+ RJX19972 · RE5+ ICE 1014 | 4:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 13h01 | 5:31 AM Ulm Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EN 50462 | 8:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 11h07 | 7:37 AM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ER 62 · RJX19938+ EC 212+ ICE 918 | 9:56 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 13h35 | 11:31 AM Ulm Hbf | 6 transfers | |
ER 62 · RJX 260+ ICE 566+ R 9468 | 9:56 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 14h21 | 12:17 PM Ulm Hbf | 5 transfers | |
ER 62+ IC 407+ ICE 566+ R 9468 | 9:56 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 14h21 | 12:17 PM Ulm Hbf | 5 transfers | |
R 4968+ ER 62 · RJX19910+ ICE 210 | 11:25 PM Budapest-Deli | 13h36 | 1:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Ulm
Trains from Budapest to Ulm run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €47 but you can travel from only €18 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 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €47 |
Trains per day 8 |
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 Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet from Budapest to Ulm trainsDeutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet trains will get you between Budapest and Ulm from €18. 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 | 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Kerepesi út
- Rosenstein Restaurant
- Huszar Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- HUF 200
- Hotel Hungaria City Center
- Baross City Hotel
- Royal Park Boutique Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-13 for regional trains
- Hall 3: platforms 14-18 for suburban trains
- Metro: Line M2, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 24
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left
- Déli Terasz Söröző
- Ibrahim török büfé
- Vagon Etterem
- Fornetti
- Trio pizza
- Turkish Döner KEBAB
- Déli Mosoly
- Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi
- Club D One
- Lokomotív Falatozó
- There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators
- Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
- Christina Residence Budapest
- ibis Budapest Castle Hill
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices
- Metro lines: M2 (red)
- Tram lines: 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59A, 59B, 61
- Bus lines: 21, 21A, 39, 102, 139, 140, 140A, N960, N990
- Train lines: IC, IR, S (10, 12, 30, 34, 35, 40, 42), Z30
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
- KFC Etele Plaza
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- HUF 200
- Hotel Griff
- Hotel Ventura
- Hotel Berlin
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and domestic long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and suburban train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M4
- Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
- Bus: Several lines available
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Café Schmizz
- Blauflesch
- Wilder Mann
- Gaststuben im Zunfthaus der Schiffleute
- Hotel Neuthor
- Bäumle
- InterCityHotel Ulm
- Lehrertal Garni
- Bodhi
- Schwarze Henne
- Café Schmizz
- Kornhäusle
- Hotel Neuthor
- Hotel Comfor
- Bäumle
- Stern
- Hirsch
- O sole mio
- Illerbuben
- Adler
- O sole mio
- Adler
- Hirsch
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