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Compare train and coach for Ulm to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 19m. 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 £21, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 391 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£87 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 47m Average total duration 8h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Dortmund from Ulm by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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FAQs: Ulm to Dortmund
Travel to Dortmund 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 to Dortmund.

There are 3 travel options from Ulm to Dortmund: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Dortmund is by taking a train with average ticket prices of £16 compared to other travel options to Dortmund:
A train is £4 less than a coach for this trip with tickets for a coach from Ulm to Dortmund costing on average £20.
A train is £45 less than a flight with an average ticket price of £61 from Ulm to Dortmund.
The quickest way to travel from Ulm to Dortmund is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Dortmund by coach takes 9 h 20 min on average.
Train takes on average 4 h 23 min.
The Ulm to Dortmund distance is approximately 242 miles.
The average frequency per day from Ulm to Dortmund is:
- 6 coaches a day.
- 2 flights per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Ulm and Dortmund as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Ulm to Dortmund:
- Most travellers board their train from Ulm Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Ulm to Dortmund:
- Travel with FlixBus for coaches to Dortmund. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Ulm to Dortmund tickets on Omio for £20.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Dortmund. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Ulm to Dortmund tickets on Omio for £16.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ulm to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with with 1 direct coach per day.
- Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Dortmund as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Ulm and Dortmund.
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