How much does a train ticket from Ulm to Essen cost?

The average train ticket price from Ulm to Essen is $112. The best way to find train tickets from Ulm to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Ulm to Essen?

A train trip between Ulm and Essen is around 4h 22m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 54m. This is the time it takes to travel the 249 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Ulm and Essen?

The number of trains from Ulm to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Ulm to Essen by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Ulm to Essen?

When taking the train from Ulm to Essen, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE.

Train Ulm to Essen from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Compare 3 ways to go from Ulm to Essen.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$40 - $214	Average Duration21h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$45 - $261	Average Duration4h 22m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average Price$41 - $51	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends carpooling from Ulm to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

5h 30mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest ticket

17kgCO₂ emissions

Train Ulm to Essen: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$112

Average train trip duration4h 22m

Number of daily trains8

Earliest train departure6:47am

Distance248 miles (400 km)

Latest train departure8:47pm

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4.5/57 reviews

Based on 7 reviews, Deutsche Bahn ICE was rated 4.5 stars for this trip. Deutsche Bahn ICE ticket prices on this trip start at $45, with the trip lasting on average 246.

Train and bus companies in DE:RegioJet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, WESTbahn, Slovak Rail, TGV inOui, Eurostar

Ulm to Essen Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Ulm and Essen?

Stops in Ulm

A - Ulm Bahnhof

Stops in Essen

A - HBF

B - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Ulm to Essen is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Essen, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Ulm and Essen, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Ulm to Essen.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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