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Ulm - Giessen Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

There is usually just one train option from Ulm to Giessen per day. The average train journey from Ulm to Giessen takes 5 hours and 51 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Distance162 mi (260 km)
Fastest train3h 46m
Lowest price$35.81
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Ulm to Giessen?

2 train services operate from Ulm to Giessen. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn17h 56m$35.81
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company13h 46m$54.35
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Ulm to Giessen start from $54, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Giessen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Ulm leaves from Ulm-Söflingen . And in Giessen trains arrive at Watzenborn-Steinberg .

    From Ulm to Giessen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Ulm and Giessen is approximately 162 miles, or 260 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 51 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Trains departing from Ulm to Giessen tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

Most days, there is only one train which leaves Ulm at 7:00am and arrives in Giessen around 3 hours later.

Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Giessen to Ulm.

City Information

Ulm

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Ulm boasts a rich history dating back to the 9th century, making it one of the best cities to explore Germany’s past. Its most notable landmark is Ulm Minster, a Gothic church with the tallest steeple in the world. From the church, amble south into the Fischerviertel, a quarter blessed with cobblestone streets, picturesque footbridges, and charming cafes.

Ulm is the birthplace of the world-famous scientist Albert Einstein, and the site of his former home now preserves his legacy with the Albert Einstein Memorial. The sculptural memorial is a bit abstract, so you could also cross to the other side of the city to see Einstein Brunnen. This bizarre fountain has a sculpture of Einstein's head sticking out of it, with his tongue sticking out of his mouth.

You don't need to be an Einstein to figure out how to get to Ulm. Numerous bus companies provide routes to Ulm from cities like Berlin, Frankfurt, Krakow, and Paris. The German train network, Deutsche Bahn, also connects Ulm to various destinations by rail.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Ulm?

Main departure station: Ulm-Söflingen

There is one train station in Ulm.

All train stations in Ulm:

  • Ulm-Söflingen

Where is the train station in Giessen?

Main arrival station: Watzenborn-Steinberg

Giessen has one train station.

All train stations in Giessen:

  • Watzenborn-Steinberg

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