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Mannheim → Ulm

Mannheim to Ulm by train

Ulm lies 165 km (102 mi) south-east of Mannheim, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 1 h 16 min at the speeds typical of Germany rail, over roughly 201 km (125 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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MannheimUlm
CountryGermanyGermany
Population307,960120,451
Elevation100 m (328 ft)480 m (1,575 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Europe/Berlin)UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin)
Stations on recordMannheim-Friedrichsfeld station, Mannheim Central Station, Mannheim-Waldhof stationUlm Hauptbahnhof, Ulm Ost, Ulm-Söflingen station
Postal codes68159–6830989040–89081

Where to book trains from Mannheim to Ulm

OmioCompares trains, buses and some flights across European operators in one search.Explore train options on Omio (opens www.omio.com in a new tab)
TrainlineStrong UK and European rail coverage, including split-ticket options in Britain.Check rail fares on Trainline (opens www.thetrainline.com in a new tab)
Deutsche BahnSells its own tickets plus Trenitalia, SBB, SNCF, OeBB, Eurostar and SJ, so most multi-country journeys price end to end here.Plan a cross-border route on Deutsche Bahn (opens int.bahn.de in a new tab)
Rail EuropePasses and point-to-point tickets sold in USD, which suits some US travellers.Book European rail on Rail Europe (opens www.raileurope.com in a new tab)
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Common questions

How far is Ulm from Mannheim?

165 km (102 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Mannheim; by road roughly 201 km (125 mi).

How long does it take to get from Mannheim to Ulm by train?

About 1 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Mannheim and Ulm?

No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.