1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£29
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£61
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
2 h 5 m
Trains on 17 Sept
26
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 26 trains from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station, including 18 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 211 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 5 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 618
ICE 510
ICE 1014
ICE 590 · ICE 100
ICE 1012
ICE 1010
ICE 1012
ICE 1014
ICE 918
ICE 916Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a flight costs an average of £209.
Distance: 211 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£42 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £209 Average Price | £37 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station:
A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station costing on average £38.
A coach is £118 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station costing on average £138.
Other travel options to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 20m.
Coach takes on average 4h 49m.
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (2h 20m by train vs 2h 43m by car). Tickets start at around £38 compared to roughly £37 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 618 | Delayed 23:35 1:16Ulm Hbf | 3h41 | 4:57 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1014 | On time 5:33 Ulm Hbf | 2h05 | 7:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 614 | On time 6:47 Ulm Hbf | 2h21 | 9:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1012 | On time 7:33 Ulm Hbf | 2h05 | 9:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 692 · ICE 202 | On time 7:59 Ulm Hbf | 2h09 | 10:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 612 | On time 8:47 Ulm Hbf | 2h21 | 11:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1010 | On time 9:33 Ulm Hbf | 2h05 | 11:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 690 · ICE 200 | On time 10:01 Ulm Hbf | 2h07 | 12:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 610 | On time 10:47 Ulm Hbf | 2h21 | 13:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 918 | On time 11:33 Ulm Hbf | 2h05 | 13:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 598 · ICE 108 | On time 12:01 Ulm Hbf | 2h07 | 14:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 518 | On time 12:47 Ulm Hbf | 2h21 | 15:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 916 | On time 13:33 Ulm Hbf | 2h05 | 15:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 216 | On time 13:54 Ulm Hbf | 2h43 | 16:37 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 596 · ICE 106 | On time 14:01 Ulm Hbf | 2h07 | 16:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 564 · ICE 216 | On time 14:20 Ulm Hbf | 2h17 | 16:37 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 516 | On time 14:47 Ulm Hbf | 2h21 | 17:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 224 | On time 15:33 Ulm Hbf | 2h05 | 17:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 594 · ICE 104 | On time 16:01 Ulm Hbf | 2h07 | 18:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 514 | On time 16:47 Ulm Hbf | 2h21 | 19:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 912 | On time 17:33 Ulm Hbf | 2h05 | 19:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 592 · ICE 102 | On time 18:01 Ulm Hbf | 2h07 | 20:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 512 | On time 18:47 Ulm Hbf | 2h21 | 21:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 910 | On time 19:33 Ulm Hbf | 2h05 | 21:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 590 · ICE 100 | On time 20:01 Ulm Hbf | 2h07 | 22:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 510 | On time 20:47 Ulm Hbf | 2h38 | 23:25 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:33, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 211 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 211 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 3:33 |
Last train 23:16 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 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 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station trains use the Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Ulm Hbf and Frankfurt Airport long-distance station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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.
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.