How to travel from Darmstadt to Ulm, Germany

The distance between Darmstadt and Ulm is around 243km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Darmstadt to Ulm by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Ulm Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart (STR) then take the train to Ulm Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Stuttgart Airport SAB Bus Station and then to Ulm Fernbus-Halt.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €8($8)
Operated by

Onebus

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Drive

Drive to Ulm.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance258km (160 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Darmstadt and Ulm

There are several options for getting from Darmstadt to Ulm by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Darmstadt and Ulm is around 243km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 191km (119 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Darmstadt and Ulm by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Darmstadt to Ulm is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Darmstadt and Ulm, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Darmstadt and Ulm. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Darmstadt and Ulm with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 15m.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Darmstadt and Ulm. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Darmstadt and Ulm. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Darmstadt to Ulm. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stuttgart Airport SAB Bus Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Onebus, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Darmstadt and Ulm. Buses run once a week and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Darmstadt to Ulm. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart (STR) then take the train to Ulm Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Ulm is Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) (FMM) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Ulm. Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) (FDH) and Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Darmstadt and Ulm. The distance is around 258km (160 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Darmstadt to Ulm is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

How do I get from Darmstadt to Ulm

Compare travel optionsbetween Darmstadt and Ulm

Transport options from Darmstadt to Ulm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
€55($55)
every 4 hours243km (151 miles)
Plane and Train
2h 30m
€235($235)
hourly297km (185 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 15m
€8($8)
once a week262km (163 miles)
Bus to Ulm4h 35m
€20($20)
5 times a week288km (179 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€43($43)
on demand258km (160 miles)

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Airports near Ulm

The following major airports near Ulm offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

FMM
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Ulm
FDH
Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Ulm
MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Ulm