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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Ulm
Cheapest price on Sep 02
€33
Average ticket price on Sep 02
€49
Fastest journey on Sep 02
2 h 4 m
Average journey duration on Sep 02
2 h 7 m
Trains on Sep 02
18
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Ulm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Ulm will cost around €49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
On Wed, Sep 02, we found 18 trains from Frankfurt am Main to Ulm, including 8 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 02 the direct trains cover the 213 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 4 m .
On Wed, Sep 02 the slowest trains will take 2 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 21711:01 AM3h08Frankfurt Airport long-distance station2:09 PMUlm Hbf€331One-way0 transfers- ICE 5939:50 AM2h10Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:00 PMUlm Hbf€331One-way0 transfers
- ICE 22512:29 PM2h32Frankfurt Airport long-distance station3:01 PMUlm Hbf€361One-way0 transfers
- ICE 575 · 19223 · 1605711:20 AM2h31Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1:51 PMUlm Hbf€391One-way2 transfers
- ICE 279 · ICE 51510:50 AM2h23Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1:13 PMUlm Hbf€431One-way1 transfer
- ICE 9138:22 AM2h04Frankfurt Airport long-distance station10:26 AMUlm Hbf€541One-way0 transfers
- ICE 91510:22 AM2h04Frankfurt Airport long-distance station12:26 PMUlm Hbf€541One-way0 transfers
- ICE 103 · ICE 5939:51 AM2h09Frankfurt Airport long-distance station12:00 PMUlm Hbf€621One-way1 transfer
- ICE 105 · ICE 59511:51 AM2h09Frankfurt Airport long-distance station2:00 PMUlm Hbf€431One-way1 transfer
- ICE 5939:50 AM2h10Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:00 PMUlm Hbf€331One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Ulm
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Ulm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €21 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, while a flight costs an average of €196.
Distance: 213 km
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€38 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest | €196 Average price |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Ulm train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Ulm trains for today, Tuesday, September 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 60403 · 19001 · 4205 | Delayed 1:21 AM 3:14 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h29 | 7:43 AM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 60408 · 19001 · 4205 | Delayed 1:41 AM 3:41 AMFrankfurt South station | 4h02 | 7:43 AM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 375 · ICE 611 | 4:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h23 | 7:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 611 | 4:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h22 | 7:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 125 · ICE 771 · 19239 · 16069 | Delayed 3:10 PM 4:58 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h53 | 7:51 PM Ulm Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 771 · 19239 · 16069 | 5:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h31 | 7:51 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 691 | 5:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h10 | 8:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 201 · ICE 691 | On time 5:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h09 | 8:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
 24358+ICE 1013 | On time 5:57 PM Frankfurt South station | 2h29 | 8:26 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1097 · 19241 · 16071 | On time 6:11 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h40 | 8:51 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1097 | On time 6:11 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h43 | 8:54 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1013 | On time 6:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h04 | 8:26 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 613 | 6:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h14 | 9:05 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 203 · ICE 693 | 7:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h09 | 10:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1015 | On time 8:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h04 | 10:26 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 615 | 8:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h22 | 11:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 129 · ICE 775 · S1 · 32571 | 8:58 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h53 | 12:51 AM Ulm Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| Wednesday, September 2 | |||||
| ECE 151 · ICE 913 | On time 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h24 | 10:26 AM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 117 | On time 8:10 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h44 | 10:54 AM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 117 · 19217 · 16051 | On time 8:10 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h41 | 10:51 AM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 4559 · ICE 513 | On time 8:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h53 | 11:13 AM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 913 | On time 8:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h04 | 10:26 AM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 513 | On time 8:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h22 | 11:13 AM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 573 · ICE 563 | On time 9:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h13 | 11:33 AM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 593 | On time 9:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h10 | 12:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 103 · ICE 593 | On time 9:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h09 | 12:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 915+24330 | Delayed 8:22 AM 9:57 AMFrankfurt South station | 2h29 | 12:26 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 915 | On time 10:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h04 | 12:26 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 279 · ICE 515 | On time 10:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h23 | 1:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 515 | On time 10:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h22 | 1:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 217 · 19223 · 16057 | On time 11:01 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h50 | 1:51 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 217 | On time 11:01 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h08 | 2:09 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 575 · 19223 · 16057 | On time 11:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h31 | 1:51 PM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 105 · ICE 595 | On time 11:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h09 | 2:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 225 | On time 12:29 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h32 | 3:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Ulm
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Ulm run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 213 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 213 km |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Frankfurt am Main to Ulm trainsDeutsche Bahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and Ulm from €7. 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.
TGV
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Ulm
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Ulm
Most Frankfurt am Main to Ulm trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Ulm Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Ulm Ost. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Ulm train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Frankfurt am Main station do trains to Ulm leave from?
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) 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: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Getting to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Süd from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Süd is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Süd train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Süd 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: Merals Imbiss, Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg, Freigut, Holbein's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Information desks are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Berg, Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt, Hotel Ritter, Lindner Main Plaza.
Which Ulm station do trains from Frankfurt am Main 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.
Getting to Ulm Ost from Ulm city centre
Ulm Ost train station facilities and services
Ulm Ost 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: Bodhi, Schwarze Henne, Café Schmizz, Kornhäusle
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Ulm Ost. ATMs are available at Ulm Ost.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ulm Ost. Information desks are available at Ulm Ost.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Ulm Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ulm Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Ulm Ost: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ulm Ost.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Neuthor, Hotel Comfor, Bäumle, Stern.
Getting to Ulm-Söflingen from Ulm city centre
Ulm-Söflingen is 2 km from Ulm city centre. Public transport options include:
Ulm-Söflingen train station facilities and services
Ulm-Söflingen 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: Vinzenzmurr, Söflinger Wirtshaus, Chinarestaurant Chaussee, Brauerei-Gaststätte Krone
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Ulm-Söflingen. ATMs are available at Ulm-Söflingen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ulm-Söflingen. Information desks are available at Ulm-Söflingen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Ulm-Söflingen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ulm-Söflingen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Ulm-Söflingen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ulm-Söflingen.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Restaurant Löwen, Sternberg.
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