The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna to Ulm
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£126
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 30 m
Trains per day
76
Distance
472 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Ulm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Ulm will cost around £126 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
Of the 76 trains that leave Vienna for Ulm every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 472 km distance in an average of 5 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 30 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.
RJX 760 · RJ 110 · ICE 106017:285h34Vienna Hbf23:02Ulm Hbf£631One-way2 changes
ICE 20 · ICE 69817:136h45Vienna Hbf23:58Ulm Hbf£631One-way1 change
RJX 368+
EC 212+
ICE 9185:286h03Vienna Hbf11:31Ulm Hbf£741One-way2 changes
REX 3+
RJX 368+
EC 212+
ICE 9184:496h42Vienna Airport11:31Ulm Hbf£741One-way4 changes
RJX 166 · EC 114 · ICE 91013:286h03Vienna Hbf19:31Ulm Hbf£821One-way2 changes
RJX 64 · ICE 59014:285h30Vienna Hbf19:58Ulm Hbf£1271One-way1 change
RJX 62 · ICE 59212:285h30Vienna Hbf17:58Ulm Hbf£1441One-way1 change
RJX 262 · ICE 5968:285h30Vienna Hbf13:58Ulm Hbf£1501One-way1 change
RJX 60+
ICE 59410:285h30Vienna Hbf15:58Ulm Hbf£1401One-way1 change
RJX 262+
ICE 5968:285h30Vienna Hbf13:58Ulm Hbf£1401One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Vienna to Ulm
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Ulm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. 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 £26, and a flight costs an average of £70.
Distance: 472 km
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6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Vienna to Ulm train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Ulm trains for tomorrow, Monday 25 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 7+ REX 3+ RJX 368+ EC 212 | On time 4:49 Vienna Airport | 6h42 | 11:31 Ulm Hbf | 4 changes | |
S 7+ REX 1+ IC 407+ ICE 598 | On time 4:49 Vienna Airport | 7h09 | 11:58 Ulm Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 848+ EC 212+ ICE 918 | On time 4:57 Vienna Hbf | 6h34 | 11:31 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
CJX 5 · RJX 368+ 962 | 5:18 Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h29 | 13:47 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
S 7+ CJX 9+ IC 540+ RJX 260 | On time 5:19 Vienna Airport | 6h39 | 11:58 Ulm Hbf | 4 changes | |
RJX 368 · EC 212 · ICE 918 | On time 5:28 Vienna Hbf | 6h03 | 11:31 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 368+ EC 212+ ICE 918 | On time 5:28 Vienna Hbf | 6h03 | 11:31 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 106+ IC 540+ 962 | 5:30 Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h17 | 13:47 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
900+ ICE 210 | On time 5:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 7h23 | 13:01 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
900+ RJX 260 · ICE 598 | On time 5:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 6h20 | 11:58 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
900+ ICE 518+ 79020 | 5:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 7h07 | 12:45 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
900+ 27970 · ICE 518+ 79020 | 5:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 7h07 | 12:45 Ulm Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 407+ ICE 598 | On time 5:39 Vienna Hbf | 6h19 | 11:58 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
S 7+ REX 92+ RJX 260+ ICE 598 | On time 5:49 Vienna Airport | 6h09 | 11:58 Ulm Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 540+ RJX 260+ ICE 598 | On time 5:57 Vienna Hbf | 6h01 | 11:58 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
960+ RJX 260 · ICE 598 | On time 6:08 Vienna Westbahnhof | 5h50 | 11:58 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
960+ ICE 518+ 79020 | 6:08 Vienna Westbahnhof | 6h37 | 12:45 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
960+ 27970 · ICE 518+ 79020 | 6:08 Vienna Westbahnhof | 6h37 | 12:45 Ulm Hbf | 3 changes | |
CJX 5 · RJX 660+ 962 | 6:18 Vienna Westbahnhof | 7h29 | 13:47 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
CJX 5 · RJX 660+ 27970 · ICE 518 | 6:18 Vienna Westbahnhof | 6h27 | 12:45 Ulm Hbf | 4 changes | |
RJX 260 · ICE 598 | On time 6:28 Vienna Hbf | 5h30 | 11:58 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 260+ ICE 598 | On time 6:28 Vienna Hbf | 5h30 | 11:58 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 542+ ICE 210 | On time 6:34 Vienna Airport | 6h27 | 13:01 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
CJX 5+ IC 542+ 962 | 6:48 Vienna Westbahnhof | 6h59 | 13:47 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 542+ ICE 210 | On time 6:57 Vienna Hbf | 6h04 | 13:01 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 560+ ICE 210 | On time 7:02 Vienna Airport | 5h59 | 13:01 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
CJX 5 · RJX 560+ 962 | 7:18 Vienna Westbahnhof | 6h29 | 13:47 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 160 · ICE 210 | On time 7:28 Vienna Hbf | 5h33 | 13:01 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 160+ ICE 210 | On time 7:28 Vienna Hbf | 5h33 | 13:01 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 544+ RJX 262+ ICE 596 | On time 7:34 Vienna Airport | 6h24 | 13:58 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 544+ RJX 262+ ICE 596 | On time 7:57 Vienna Hbf | 6h01 | 13:58 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJ 754+ RJX 262+ ICE 596 | On time 8:02 Vienna Airport | 5h56 | 13:58 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
962 | 8:08 Vienna Westbahnhof | 5h39 | 13:47 Ulm Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 262 · ICE 596 | On time 8:28 Vienna Hbf | 5h30 | 13:58 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 262+ ICE 596 | On time 8:28 Vienna Hbf | 5h30 | 13:58 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 546+ ICE 118 | On time 8:34 Vienna Airport | 6h27 | 15:01 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 1142 · IC 546+ 966 | 8:49 Vienna Westbahnhof | 12h58 | 21:47 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 546+ ICE 118 | On time 8:57 Vienna Hbf | 6h04 | 15:01 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 562+ ICE 118 | On time 9:02 Vienna Airport | 5h59 | 15:01 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
CJX 5 · RJX 562+ 966 | 9:18 Vienna Westbahnhof | 12h29 | 21:47 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
REX 51+ IC 548+ 966 | 9:23 Vienna Westbahnhof | 12h24 | 21:47 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 162+ ICE 118 | On time 9:28 Vienna Hbf | 5h33 | 15:01 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 162 · ICE 118 | On time 9:28 Vienna Hbf | 5h33 | 15:01 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 548+ RJX 60+ ICE 594 | 9:34 Vienna Airport | 6h24 | 15:58 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 548+ RJX 60+ ICE 594 | 9:57 Vienna Hbf | 6h01 | 15:58 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJ 752+ RJX 60+ ICE 594 | 10:02 Vienna Airport | 5h56 | 15:58 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 60 · ICE 562 | On time 10:28 Vienna Hbf | 5h49 | 16:17 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 60+ ICE 594 | On time 10:28 Vienna Hbf | 5h30 | 15:58 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 750+ RJX 62+ ICE 592 | On time 12:02 Vienna Airport | 5h56 | 17:58 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
CJX 5 · RJX 862+ 966 | 12:18 Vienna Westbahnhof | 9h29 | 21:47 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
REX 51+ IC 644+ 966 | 12:23 Vienna Westbahnhof | 9h24 | 21:47 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 62+ ICE 592 | On time 12:28 Vienna Hbf | 5h30 | 17:58 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 62 · ICE 592 | On time 12:28 Vienna Hbf | 5h30 | 17:58 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 644+ EC 114+ ICE 910 | On time 12:34 Vienna Airport | 6h57 | 19:31 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 644+ EC 114+ ICE 910 | On time 12:57 Vienna Hbf | 6h34 | 19:31 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 566+ EC 114+ ICE 910 | On time 13:02 Vienna Airport | 6h29 | 19:31 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
CJX 5 · RJX 566+ 966 | 13:18 Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h29 | 21:47 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 166+ EC 114+ ICE 910 | On time 13:28 Vienna Hbf | 6h03 | 19:31 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 166 · EC 114 · ICE 910 | On time 13:28 Vienna Hbf | 6h03 | 19:31 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 646+ RE5+ ICE 510 | 13:34 Vienna Airport | 7h11 | 20:45 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 646+ RJX 64+ ICE 590 | On time 13:34 Vienna Airport | 6h24 | 19:58 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 646+ RE5+ ICE 510 | 13:57 Vienna Hbf | 6h48 | 20:45 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 646+ RJX 64+ ICE 590 | On time 13:57 Vienna Hbf | 6h01 | 19:58 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJ 858+ RJX 64+ ICE 590 | On time 14:02 Vienna Airport | 5h56 | 19:58 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 64 · ICE 590 | On time 14:28 Vienna Hbf | 5h30 | 19:58 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
966 | 16:08 Vienna Westbahnhof | 5h39 | 21:47 Ulm Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 66 · ICE 1060 | On time 16:28 Vienna Hbf | 6h34 | 23:02 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 20 · ICE 698 | On time 17:13 Vienna Hbf | 6h45 | 23:58 Ulm Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 760 · RJ 110 · ICE 1060 | On time 17:28 Vienna Hbf | 5h34 | 23:02 Ulm Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Overview: Train from Vienna to Ulm
Trains from Vienna to Ulm run on average 19 times per day, taking around 6h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 472 km distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 472 km |
Average train duration 6h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 30m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, EuroNight, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE from Vienna to Ulm trainsDeutsche Bahn, Westbahn, EuroNight, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE trains will get you between Vienna and Ulm from £26. 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
ÖBB
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | ICE
EuroNight
FAQs: Vienna to Ulm train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Ulm 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 Ulm, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Vienna and Ulm
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level.
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the A4 motorway.
- Café Restaurant Johann Strauss
- Zugvogel
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
- Moxy Vienna Airport
- LifeHotel Vienna Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Green Motion
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: CAT connections
- S-Bahn: Line S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- CAT (City Airport Train) to Vienna city center
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Felberstraße 1.
- Restaurant Westpol
- Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
- Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle
- Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 3: access to metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line U3, Line U6
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 9, Line 18, Line 52, Line 60
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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
- Hirsch
- O sole mio
- Illerbuben
- Adler
- O sole mio
- Adler
- Hirsch
- Bodhi
- Schwarze Henne
- Café Schmizz
- Kornhäusle
- Hotel Neuthor
- Hotel Comfor
- Bäumle
- Stern
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