1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£101
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£101
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
8 h 6 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
8 h 6 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
445 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Ulm Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Centrale to Ulm Hbf will cost around £101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £101.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Bologna Centrale to Ulm Hbf, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 445 km distance in an average of 8 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 6 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.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Ulm Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, while a flight costs an average of £349.
Distance: 445 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £349 Average Price | £77 Average Price | £92 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 41m Average total duration 11h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna Centrale to Ulm Hbf:
A train is £61 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bologna Centrale to Ulm Hbf costing on average £77.
A train is £333 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna Centrale to Ulm Hbf costing on average £349.
Other travel options to Ulm Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 7m.
Coach takes on average 11h 11m.
Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £92 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £77. The journey takes 8h 7m versus 7h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Ulm Hbf trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:52 Bologna Centrale | 8h06 | 15:58 Ulm Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Bologna Centrale to Ulm Hbf run on average 30 times per day, taking around 8h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 13:52, the last at 13:52. The fastest train covers the 445 km distance in 7h 31m.
Distance 445 km |
Average train duration 8h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 30 |
Fastest train 7h 31m |
First train 13:52 |
Last train 13:52 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale to Ulm Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna Centrale to Ulm Hbf trains use the Bologna Centrale to Ulm Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna Centrale and Ulm Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
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 options include: Café Schmizz, Blauflesch, Wilder Mann, Gaststuben im Zunfthaus der Schiffleute
Wi-Fi is available at Ulm Hbf. ATMs are available at Ulm Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Ulm Hbf. Information desks are available at Ulm Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Ulm Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ulm Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ulm Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ulm Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Neuthor, Bäumle, InterCityHotel Ulm, Lehrertal Garni.