The average train between Ulm and Essen takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Ulm to Essen. 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 3 hours between Ulm and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Ulm is at 5:33 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:22 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Essen Hbf station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 21m.
Ulm to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
Ulm to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Ulm and Essen is 401.3 km. The road distance is 499 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €85–190 and the journey takes 3h 49m.