Train Zürich → Ulm

Schedule & travel time

3h 03m156 km29 trains/day
ECICRE

Connection reliability

How likely you are to make a typical connection with a 15 min transfer.

91 %Connection almost always caught

91 % of connections are caught within this transfer time.

Train typeReliabilityCatch rateObservations
ECConnection almost always caught94 %37,289
ICConnection almost always caught91 %1,066,251
REConnection almost always caught97 %5,311,200

Data last updated: 10/15/2026

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By train from Zürich to Ulm

An important rail connection: The train connection from Zürich to Ulm is one of the popular rail routes in Germany. On the EC you reach your destination in just 3h 03m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 156 kilometers and is served by about 29 trains every day. The solid frequency enables flexible trip planning.

Route overview

Infrastructure:Fernverkehr (EC/IC)

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Available train types

This route is served by EC, IC, RE.

The IC (Intercity) links cities reliably and comfortably.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Zürich to Ulm saves you about 17 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Versus flying you save as much as 35 kg of CO₂. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Zürich to Ulm?

The fastest connection from Zürich to Ulm takes 3h 03m. The average travel time is 3h 36m.

How many trains run daily from Zürich to Ulm?

About 29 trains run daily on the Zürich - Ulm route. Train types include EC, IC, RE.

What is the route from Zürich to Ulm?

The direct connection covers 156 km.

How likely am I to catch my connection from Zürich to Ulm?

91 % of connections are caught within this transfer time.

Which train is the most punctual on the Zürich–Ulm route?

There are not yet enough observations per train for Zürich–Ulm.

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Return journey

Ulm Zürich

Schedule data last updated: 15/10/2026· Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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