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The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Ulm
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£143
Average price
£155
Fastest journey
8 h 19 m
Average duration
8 h 32 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
681 km
Cheap tickets
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Ulm will cost around £155 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £143.
Fast trains
To travel from Budapest to Ulm you need to make at least one change.
EC 140 · RJX 766 · EC 11208:408h21
Budapest Keleti17:01Ulm Hbf
£1431One-way
2 changes
EC 142 · RJX 566 · EC 21610:408h21
Budapest Keleti19:01Ulm Hbf
£1431One-way
2 changes
EC 144 · RJX 168 · IC 268 · RE 7896312:409h00
Budapest Keleti21:40Ulm Hbf
£1551One-way
4 changes
RJX 64 · ICE 59011:408h19
Budapest Keleti19:59Ulm Hbf
£1671One-way
1 change
RJX 62 · ICE 26609:408h37
Budapest Keleti18:17Ulm Hbf
£1671One-way
1 change
RJX 64 · ICE 59011:408h19
Budapest Keleti19:59Ulm Hbf
£1671One-way
1 change
EC 140 · RJX 766 · EC 11208:408h21
Budapest Keleti17:01Ulm Hbf
£1431One-way
2 changes
EC 142 · RJX 566 · EC 21610:408h21
Budapest Keleti19:01Ulm Hbf
£1431One-way
2 changes
RJX 62 · ICE 26609:408h37
Budapest Keleti18:17Ulm Hbf
£1671One-way
1 change
EC 144 · RJX 168 · IC 268 · RE 7896312:409h00
Budapest Keleti21:40Ulm Hbf
£1551One-way
4 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach 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 coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. 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 coach costs an average of £32, and a flight costs an average of £23.
Distance: 681 km
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£95 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest | £105 Average Price |
8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 44m Average total duration 12h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m 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
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:38
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC 140 · RJX 766 · EC 112 | Delayed 07:40 Budapest Keleti | 8h21 | 16:18 16:18Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
| RJX 62 · ICE 512 | On time 08:40 Budapest Keleti | 9h05 | 17:45 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
| RJX 62 · ICE 266 | On time 08:40 Budapest Keleti | 8h37 | 17:17 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
| EC 142 · RJX 566 · EC 216 | Delayed 09:40 Budapest Keleti | 8h21 | 18:18 18:18Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
| RJX 64 · ICE 560 | On time 10:40 Budapest Keleti | 8h37 | 19:17 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
| RJX 64 · ICE 590 | On time 10:40 Budapest Keleti | 8h19 | 18:59 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
| EC 144 · RJX 168 · IC 268 · RE 78963 | On time 11:40 Budapest Keleti | 9h00 | 20:40 Ulm Hbf | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Ulm
Hungary
Germany
Trains from Budapest to Ulm run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £23
Distance 681 km |
Average train duration 8h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 8h 6m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:50 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £23
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) from Budapest to Ulm trainsDeutsche Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) trains will get you between Budapest and Ulm from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8h 6m
Cheapest Price
£37
Deutsche Bahn frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
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.
Quiet zone
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
10h 41m
Cheapest Price
£28
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Budapest to Ulm train
FAQs: Travel by train from Budapest to Ulm easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Ulm.
The train distance from Budapest to Ulm is 681 km.
Booking trains from Budapest to Ulm in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Budapest to Ulm covers a distance of 681 km and takes approximately 8h 6m. Trains run 6 per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Budapest and Ulm. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Hungarian Railways (MÁV).
The cost of a train ticket from Budapest to Ulm can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £33, while the average price tends to be around £95.
The first train from Budapest to Ulm leaves at 0:01.
The last train from Budapest to Ulm departs at 23:50.
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Ulm is by flight, costing approximately £23.
The train station in Budapest that goes to Ulm is Budapest Keleti, and it arrives at Ulm Hbf.
Yes, you can take the train from Budapest to Ulm.
To get from Budapest to Ulm, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
Trains from Budapest to Ulm run approximately 6 times per day.
There is no night train service from Budapest to Ulm.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Ulm
Budapest
Ulm
The major train station for departures in Budapest is Budapest Keleti. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Budapest Keleti for your trip from Budapest to Ulm.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
3 km
Number of platforms
18Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Kerepesi út.
Dining
- Rosenstein Restaurant
- Huszar Restaurant
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- HUF 200
Hotel
- Hotel Hungaria City Center
- Baross City Hotel
- Royal Park Boutique Hotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- 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
Public transport options for Budapest Keleti
- Metro: Line M2, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 24
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
3 kmNumber of platforms
16Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér.
Dining
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
- KFC Etele Plaza
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- HUF 200
Hotel
- Hotel Griff
- Hotel Ventura
- Hotel Berlin
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- 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
Public transport options for Budapest-Kelenföld
- Metro: Line M4
- Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
- Bus: Several lines available
Budapest-Nyugati
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 kmNumber of platforms
17Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Nyugati tér.
Dining
- Két Szerecsen
- Menza Restaurant
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- HUF 200
Hotel
- Hotel Parlament
- Radisson Blu Béke Hotel
- Hilton Budapest City
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for international trains
- Hall 2: domestic and regional train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
Public transport options for Budapest-Nyugati
- Metro: Line M3
- Tram: Line 4, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
Amenities at train station
LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
Distance to city center
1 kmLockers
- Located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
Dining
- Déli Terasz Söröző
- Ibrahim török büfé
- Vagon Etterem
- Fornetti
- Trio pizza
- Turkish Döner KEBAB
- Déli Mosoly
- Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi
- Club D One
- Lokomotív Falatozó
Accessibility
- There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
Hotel
- Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
- Christina Residence Budapest
- ibis Budapest Castle Hill
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
Information Desk
- Located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
Public transport options for Budapest-Déli
- 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
Budapest-Ferencváros
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
4 kmNumber of platforms
4Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access is available via Mester utca.
Dining
- Nándori Cukrászda
- Petrus Restaurant
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps.
WC
- HUF 200
Hotel
- Ibis Styles Budapest City
- Hotel Thomas Budapest
- Leonardo Hotel Budapest
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: freight services
Public transport options for Budapest-Ferencváros
- Tram: Line 2, Line 24
- Bus: Several lines available
Kőbánya felső
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCFerihegy
Amenities at train station
DiningAccessibilityWCBike ParkingThe major train station for arrivals in Ulm is Ulm Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ulm Hbf for your journey to Ulm from Budapest.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockers
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Dining
- Café Schmizz
- Blauflesch
- Wilder Mann
- Gaststuben im Zunfthaus der Schiffleute
Hotel
- Hotel Neuthor
- Bäumle
- InterCityHotel Ulm
- Lehrertal Garni
Ulm Ost
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Dining
- Bodhi
- Schwarze Henne
- Café Schmizz
- Kornhäusle
Hotel
- Hotel Neuthor
- Hotel Comfor
- Bäumle
- Stern
Ulm-Donautal
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
5 kmDining
- Hirsch
- O sole mio
- Illerbuben
- Adler
Hotel
- O sole mio
- Adler
- Hirsch
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