There are 5 ways to get from Ulm to Darmstadt by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
2h 22m€47–52Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Ulm to Darmstadt247.4 km
2h 56m€12–15Bus
- Take the bus from Ulm to Darmstadt central train stationbus N27
4h 15m€17–30Train, fly
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingentrain
- Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane STR - FRA
4h 3m€108–177Drive 247.3 km
- Drive from Ulm to Darmstadtcar 247.3 km
2h 30m€36–51
Ulm to Darmstadt by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Darmstadt is to rideshare which costs €12 - €15 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Ulm to Darmstadt is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €47 - €52.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ulm and arriving at Darmstadt central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Ulm and Darmstadt is 239 km. The road distance is 247.3 km.
The best way to get from Ulm to Darmstadt without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €47 - €52.
The train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Ulm to Darmstadt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ulm station.
Ulm to Darmstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Ulm to Darmstadt is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €47 - €52. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €30 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Ulm, Germany and Darmstadt, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €47–52 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ulm to Darmstadt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €17–30 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–140
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €47–52
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingen
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Ulm to Darmstadt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Ulm to Darmstadt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ulm to Darmstadt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Darmstadt central train station.
Ulm to Darmstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Darmstadt is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Ulm to Darmstadt.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ulm and Darmstadt. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













