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Compare train and coach for Ulm Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm Hbf to Erfurt Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 296 km
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£64 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 9m Average total duration 10h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Ulm Hbf to Erfurt Hbf train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 01:44
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1063 · ICE 1612 | On time 06:12 Ulm Hbf | 4h14 | 10:26 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
RE 22906 · IC 2065 · ICE 1694 | On time 07:04 Ulm Hbf | 3h58 | 11:02 Erfurt Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 911 · ICE 800 | On time 07:12 Ulm Hbf | 4h12 | 11:24 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 511 · ICE 508 | On time 08:12 Ulm Hbf | 4h14 | 12:26 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ulm Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
Trains from Ulm Hbf to Erfurt Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
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
Coach from £22
Distance 296 km |
Average train duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 37m |
First train 05:58 |
Last train 21:03 |
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
Coach from £22
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, agilis from Ulm Hbf to Erfurt Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, agilis trains will get you between Ulm Hbf and Erfurt Hbf from £22. 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
3h 50m
Cheapest Price
£43
Deutsche Bahn frequency
8 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
agilis
About
agilis is a railway company operating regional trains based in Regensburg in Bavaria since 2010. It operates in the German state of Bavaria connecting cities like Ulm, Ingolstadt, Regensburg and Plattling. They offer single tickets and comfortable trains with some popular routes covering Ulm to Regensburg, Neumarkt to Passau and Ingolstadt to Plattling.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 31m
agilis frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Refunds possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone
FAQs: Ulm Hbf to Erfurt Hbf train
FAQs: Travel by train from Ulm Hbf to Erfurt Hbf 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 Ulm Hbf to Erfurt Hbf.

Yes, there is a direct train between Ulm Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn.
The train distance from Ulm Hbf to Erfurt Hbf is 296 km.
Booking trains from Ulm Hbf to Erfurt Hbf in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Ulm Hbf to Erfurt Hbf covers a distance of 296 km and takes approximately 3h 37m. Trains run 8 per day.
To get from Ulm Hbf to Erfurt Hbf, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The cost of a train ticket from Ulm Hbf to Erfurt Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £43, while the average price tends to be around £64.
The first train from Ulm Hbf to Erfurt Hbf leaves at 5:58.
The cheapest way to get from Ulm Hbf to Erfurt Hbf is by coach, costing approximately £22.
The last train from Ulm Hbf to Erfurt Hbf departs at 21:03.
Trains from Ulm Hbf to Erfurt Hbf run approximately 8 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Ulm Hbf to Erfurt Hbf.
There is no night train service from Ulm Hbf to Erfurt Hbf.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ulm Hbf and Erfurt Hbf
Ulm
Erfurt
The major train station for departures in Ulm is Ulm Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ulm Hbf for your trip from Ulm to Erfurt.
Amenities at train station
information
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
The major train station for arrivals in Erfurt is Erfurt Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Erfurt Hbf for your journey to Erfurt from Ulm.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Thursday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Friday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Saturday: 09:30 - 16:30
- Sunday: 09:30 - 16:30
Dining
- Istanbul Grill
- McDonald's
- Masala
- Planet Comics
Hotel
- Hotel Krämerbrücke
- Intercity Hotel
- Pension am Dom
- Best Western Plus Hotel Excelsior
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