What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Ulm?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Ulm is to train which costs €50 - €140 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Ulm?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Ulm is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €50 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Ulm?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Dortmund and arriving at Ulm via Bonn UN Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Ulm?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Ulm Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Ulm?

The distance between Dortmund and Ulm is 549 km. The road distance is 494.7 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Ulm without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Ulm without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €50 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Ulm?

The train from Dortmund Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof takes 4h 15m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Ulm bus from?

Dortmund to Ulm bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Dortmund station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Ulm train from?

Dortmund to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Ulm?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Ulm is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Dortmund to Ulm bus arrive?

Dortmund to Ulm bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Bonn station.

Where does the Dortmund to Ulm train arrive?

Dortmund to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Ulm?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Ulm is 495 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Dortmund to Ulm.

How do I get a train ticket from Dortmund to Ulm?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dortmund to Ulm?

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Where can I stay near Ulm?

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Dortmund to Ulm - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Dortmund to Ulm by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
4h 15m
€50–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dortmund to Bonnbus Kyiv-Den haag / ...
2. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Ulmbus N93
8h 50m
Drive 494.7 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Ulmcar 494.7 km
4h 37m
€69–99
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 16m
€111–351
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Ulm Hbftrain Ice
5h 41m
€87–312
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 45m
€110–389
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 22m
€121–346
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 47m
€136–320
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane FRA - STR
3. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 57m
€130–249
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Friedrichshafen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)plane DUS - FDH
3. Take the train from Meckenbeuren Bahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 5m
€161–361

Dortmund to Ulm by train

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Distance: 548.8 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Ulm, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €50–140 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund to Ulm via Bonn and Bonn UN Campus in around 8h 50m.

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