The average train between Erfurt and Ulm takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Erfurt 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 4 times a day between Erfurt and Ulm. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Ulm at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Erfurt station and arriving at Ulm station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Erfurt to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Erfurt to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ulm Hbf station.
Book your Erfurt to Ulm train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), agilis and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Erfurt and Ulm is 296.5 km. The road distance is 360 km.
You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Ulm Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Donauwoerth in around 4h 29m.