The average train between Gießen and Ulm takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Gießen 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 every 2 hours between Gießen and Ulm. The earliest departure is at 12:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Gießen is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Ulm at 4:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 19m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gießen to Ulm? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Gießen station and arriving at Ulm station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Gießen to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.
Gießen to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Gießen to Ulm train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Gießen and Ulm is 261.3 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 35m.