The average train between Nuremberg and Ulm takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Nuremberg 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 every 2 hours between Nuremberg and Ulm. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Ulm at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Ulm station via Donauwörth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Nuremberg to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ulm Hbf station.
Book your Nuremberg to Ulm train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), agilis and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Nuremberg and Ulm is 141.7 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ulm Hbf via Donauwoerth in around 2h 23m.