How to travel from Ulm to Eisenach, Germany

The distance between Ulm and Eisenach is around 355km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Ulm to Eisenach by train and car. 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 Eisenach.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Eisenach.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance355km (221 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ulm and Eisenach

There are several options for getting from Ulm to Eisenach by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).

The distance between Ulm and Eisenach is around 355km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 288km (179 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Ulm and Eisenach by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ulm to Eisenach is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Ulm and Eisenach, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ulm and Eisenach. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ulm and Eisenach with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 4h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Ulm and Eisenach. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ulm and Eisenach. We recommend that you drive to Eisenach. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ulm to Eisenach. We recommend that you take the train to Eisenach. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Eisenach is Erfurt Airport (ERF) (ERF) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Eisenach. Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF) (KSF) and Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) (PAD) 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 Ulm and Eisenach. The distance is around 355km (221 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ulm to Eisenach is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ulm and Eisenach

Transport options from Ulm to Eisenach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
€95($95)
every 4 hours476km (296 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€59($59)
on demand355km (221 miles)

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Airports near Eisenach

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

ERF
Erfurt Airport (ERF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Eisenach
KSF
Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF)
International Airport
Distance
81km (51 miles) from Eisenach
PAD
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)
International Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Eisenach