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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Dortmund is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Dortmund is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €55 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct bus from Ulm to Dortmund station. However, there are services departing from Ulm and arriving at Dortmund central bus station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Dortmund?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Dortmund Hbf. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Ulm to Dortmund?

The distance between Ulm and Dortmund is 549 km. The road distance is 494.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €55 - €140.

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

The train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf takes 4h 14m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Dortmund bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ulm to Dortmund train from?

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

Train or bus from Ulm to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Ulm to Dortmund is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Ulm to Dortmund bus arrive?

Ulm to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Ulm to Dortmund train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ulm to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Dortmund is 495 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Ulm to Dortmund.

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

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

Book your Ulm to Dortmund bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dortmund?

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Ulm to Dortmund - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Ulm to Dortmund by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain 47 / ...
4h 14m
€55–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Frankfurt central train stationbus N422 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus N07 / ...
8h 5m
€33–69
Drive 494.6 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Dortmundcar 494.6 km
4h 42m
€70–101
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain
5h 8m
€109–348
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain
4h 48m
€125–357
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain
5h 52m
€101–412
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane STR - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dortmund Hbftrain
5h 47m
€138–297
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane MUC - FMO
3. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain
5h 58m
€130–327

Ulm to Dortmund by train

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4h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 548.6 km
Duration: 4h 14m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €55–140 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulm to Dortmund central bus station via Frankfurt central train station in around 8h 5m.

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