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Museum Ulm
Major art museum with works from the late 19th century to today, plus changing exhibitions in a striking modern building.
Cheapest price on 22 Oct
£14
Average ticket price on 22 Oct
£32
Fastest journey on 22 Oct
3 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 22 Oct
3 h 17 m
Trains on 22 Oct
10
Distance
236 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Ulm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Ulm will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
On Thu 22 Oct, we found 10 trains from Salzburg to Ulm, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 236 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 31 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.
RJ 1296 · ICE 2090
EN 414
79004+
ICE 612
S 3+
79008+
ICE 1010
EC 212 · ICE 918
966
962
RJX 260 · ICE 566
RJ 1296 · ICE 2090
EC 212 · ICE 918Trains from Salzburg to Ulm run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 236 km distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 236 km |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 3 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Ulm trains for tomorrow, Thursday 22 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EN 414 | 3:55 Salzburg Hbf | 3h42 | 7:37 Ulm Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EN 414+ ICE 1012 | 3:55 Salzburg Hbf | 3h36 | 7:31 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
79004+ ICE 612 | On time 5:05 Salzburg Hbf | 3h40 | 8:45 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 1296 · ICE 2090 | On time 5:39 Salzburg Hbf | 3h22 | 9:01 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
S 3+ 79008+ ICE 1010 | On time 5:47 Salzburg Hbf | 3h44 | 9:31 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 212 · ICE 918 | On time 8:00 Salzburg Hbf | 3h31 | 11:31 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 260 · ICE 566 | On time 9:00 Salzburg Hbf | 3h17 | 12:17 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
79020+ ICE 518 | On time 9:05 Salzburg Hbf | 3h40 | 12:45 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
962 | 10:39 Salzburg Hbf | 3h08 | 13:47 Ulm Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
966 | 18:39 Salzburg Hbf | 3h08 | 21:47 Ulm Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Major art museum with works from the late 19th century to today, plus changing exhibitions in a striking modern building.
Museum on bread culture, grain and nutrition, combining social history, art and everyday life in an unusual subject area.
Compact modern art museum focused on concrete art, design and temporary exhibitions near the cathedral square.
Lively central square facing the cathedral, framed by shops and cafés, and a practical starting point for exploring the centre.
Picturesque riverside walk with leaning houses, footbridges and photo spots, especially atmospheric in the evening light.
Green riverside park and promenade on the Danube, suited to walking, cycling and relaxed views back towards Ulm’s skyline.
Swabian egg pasta served with lentils and sausages. A staple across the Ulm region, valued for its hearty, everyday character.
Filled pasta pockets with minced meat, spinach and onions, often served in broth or with fried onions. A classic Swabian Sunday and feast dish.
Soft egg noodles typical of Swabia, usually served as a side or with cheese. They are central to regional home cooking around Ulm.
Established restaurant with refined regional cooking, seasonal menus and an elegant but relaxed atmosphere in central Ulm.
Cosy traditional venue known for hearty Swabian plates, including Maultaschen and Käsespätzle, with a welcoming local feel.
Stylish restaurant and wine bar focused on modern German cooking, quality ingredients and a polished city-centre dining experience.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels and dining are usually a little cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, while local transport and everyday essentials remain fairly manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually not included. Round up or leave about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and add small change in cafés for good service.
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Ulm Hbf -> Münsterplatz, Ulm
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Most Salzburg to Ulm trains use the Salzburg Hbf to Ulm Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Salzburg and Ulm train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
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.
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