The cheapest and fastest trains from Ulm to Dresden
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£127
Fastest journey
6 h 27 m
Average duration
6 h 57 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
399 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ulm to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ulm to Dresden will cost around £127 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
To travel from Ulm to Dresden you need to make at least one change.
ICE 511 · ICE 508 · ICE 1559
ICE 911 · ICE 800 · IC 2443
ICE 692 · ICE 1559
ICE 690 · ICE 1651
ICE 913 · ICE 1004 · IC 2441
ICE 911 · ICE 800 · IC 2443
ICE 913 · ICE 1004 · IC 2441
ICE 511 · ICE 508 · ICE 1559
ICE 690 · ICE 1651
ICE 692 · ICE 1559Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Ulm to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £130.
Distance: 399 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£97 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest | £383 Average Price |
6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Ulm to Dresden train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 692 · ICE 1559 | On time 06:58 Ulm Hbf | 7h42 | 14:40 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 911 · ICE 800 · IC 2443 | On time 07:12 Ulm Hbf | 6h27 | 13:39 Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 511 · ICE 508 · ICE 1559 | On time 08:12 Ulm Hbf | 6h28 | 14:40 Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 690 · ICE 1651 | On time 09:01 Ulm Hbf | 7h39 | 16:40 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 913 · ICE 1004 · IC 2441 | On time 09:12 Ulm Hbf | 6h27 | 15:39 Dresden Hbf | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ulm to Dresden
Distance 399 km |
Average train duration 6h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 47m |
First train 04:10 |
Last train 23:15 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn from Ulm to Dresden trainsDeutsche Bahn, Westbahn trains will get you between Ulm and Dresden from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
Westbahn
FAQs: Ulm to Dresden train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ulm and Dresden
- 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
- Café Schmizz
- Blauflesch
- Wilder Mann
- Gaststuben im Zunfthaus der Schiffleute
- Hotel Neuthor
- Bäumle
- InterCityHotel Ulm
- Lehrertal Garni
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- There are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4.
- Burger King
- asiagourmet
- dean&david
- Hot Dog King
- Starbucks
- Subway
- BABA Döner
- Marché
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- & more
- Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Kipping
- Pullman Dresden Newa
- IntercityHotel Dresden
- Located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
- Monday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Thursday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Friday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 07:00 - 20:00
- ElbUferei
- Raskolnikoff
- Byblos
- Kantine No. 2
- Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden
- Rothenburger Hof
- Mezcalero
- Villa Romantika
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