The average train between Ulm and Essen takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Ulm to Essen. 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 Ulm and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Ulm is at 6:47 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ulm station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 19m.
Ulm to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
Ulm to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Ulm to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Ulm and Essen is 401.3 km. The road distance is 515 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €100–230 and the journey takes 3h 49m.