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Train Essen → Ulm

Schedule & travel time

9h 5m 400 km 12 trains/day
RE RB

Route overview

9h 5m

Fastest time

10h 54m

Avg. duration

400

Kilometers

12

Trains per day

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By train from Essen to Ulm

An important rail connection: The train connection from Essen to Ulm is one of the notable rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 9h 5m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 400 kilometers and is served by about 12 trains every day. Despite the lower frequency, you will still find suitable connections for your trip.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by RE, RB.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Essen to Ulm saves you about 45 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Essen to Ulm?

The fastest connection from Essen to Ulm takes 9h 5m. The average travel time is 10h 54m.

How many trains run daily from Essen to Ulm?

About 12 trains run daily on the Essen - Ulm route. Train types include RE, RB.

What is the route from Essen to Ulm?

The direct connection covers 400 km.

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Return journey

Ulm Essen

More connections

Essen → Dortmund0h 22mEssen → Bochum8mEssen → Duisburg0h 10mEssen → Mülheim (Ruhr)5mStuttgart → Ulm0h 42mAugsburg → Ulm42mGöppingen → Ulm25m
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Schedule data last updated: 17/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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