The average train between Kiel and Ulm takes 8h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Ulm. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Kiel and Ulm. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Ulm at 4:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Ulm station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
Kiel to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Kiel to Ulm train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB).
The distance between Kiel and Ulm is 658.7 km. The road distance is 875 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 10m.