1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£18
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£42
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
2 h 57 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
3 h 4 m
Trains on 19 Sept
19
Distance
238 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ulm Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf 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 Saarbrücken Hbf will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 19 trains from Ulm Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 238 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 14 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 1090
ICE 990 · S2 · 38892 · 12556
ICE 990 · S2 · 12506
ICE 590 · ICE 935
ICE 562
ICE 562
ICE 598+
TGV 9552
ICE 692 · ICE 9556
ICE 594 · 4133
ICE 596 · 4129Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, while a train costs an average of £65.
Distance: 238 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£65 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ulm Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf:
A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf costing on average £65.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken Hbf take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 33m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (3h 5m by train vs 3h 21m by car). Tickets start at around £65 compared to roughly £40 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.
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 Saarbrücken Hbf trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:59 Ulm Hbf | 3h00 | 8:59 Saarbrücken Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:51 Ulm Hbf | 3h24 | 11:15 Saarbrücken Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Ulm Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 05:59. The fastest train covers the 238 km distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 238 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 5:59 |
Last train 5:59 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ulm Hbf to Saarbrücken 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 Saarbrücken Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ulm Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf trains use the Ulm Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Ulm Hbf and Saarbrücken Hbf 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.
Saarbrücken 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: Il Giardino, Eiscafe Jesolo, Pizza Hut, Brauhaus zum Stiefel
Wi-Fi is available at Saarbrücken Hbf. ATMs are available at Saarbrücken Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Saarbrücken Hbf. Information desks are available at Saarbrücken Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Saarbrücken Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Saarbrücken Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Saarbrücken Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Saarbrücken Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Premier Inn Saarbrücken City Centre Hotel, Mercure SB City, Europa Hotel Saarbrücken, Hotel Stadt Hamburg Saarbrücken.