The average train between Ulm and Erfurt takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Ulm to Erfurt. 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 3 times a day between Ulm and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Ulm is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Donauwoerth and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Ulm station and arriving at Erfurt station via Donauwoerth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Ulm to Erfurt train services, operated by agilis, depart from Ulm Hbf station.
Ulm to Erfurt train services, operated by agilis, arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Ulm to Erfurt train tickets online with agilis, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Ulm and Erfurt is 296.5 km. The road distance is 360 km.
You can take a train from Ulm Hbf to Erfurt Hbf via Donauwoerth, Nuernberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 3h 55m.