The average train between Mainz and Ulm takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz 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 hourly between Mainz and Ulm. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Ulm at 4:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Ulm station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Mainz to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Mainz to Ulm train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Süwex and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Mainz and Ulm is 215.8 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 26m.