Train from Bern Hbf to Ulm Hbf

🇨🇭 Bern Hbf → 🇩🇪 Ulm Hbf

Straight-line Distance

250 km

NE (48.8°)

Rail Distance

~325 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 20m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

58.0 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 5.5 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 63.5 kg

Taking the train saves 58.0 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

Journey Tips

ICE services via Basel SBB and Stuttgart reach Ulm; the full journey from Bern takes approximately 3 hours 30 minutes.

Scenic Highlight

Ulm Minster, the world's tallest church spire, is visible from the train as you pull into the station on arrival.

Booking Tip

DB Sparpreis fares for this route are released six weeks ahead; purchasing early can reduce the fare by more than half.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Bern Hbf to Ulm Hbf takes approximately 1h 20m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~325 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Bern Hbf to Ulm Hbf is approximately 325 km (250 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Bern Hbf to Ulm Hbf emits approximately 5.5 kg of CO2, compared to 63.5 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 58.0 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Bern Hbf to Ulm Hbf typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Bern Hbf and Ulm Hbf.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27