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UlmWinterthur

Ulm to Winterthur by train

Winterthur lies 137 km (85 mi) south-west of Ulm, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 1 h 13 min at the speeds typical of Germany and Switzerland rail, over roughly 167 km (104 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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UlmWinterthur
CountryGermanySwitzerland
Population120,451111,840
Elevation480 m (1,575 ft)441 m (1,447 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Europe/Berlin)UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich)
Stations on recordUlm Hauptbahnhof, Ulm Ost, Ulm-Söflingen stationWinterthur railway station, Winterthur Grüze railway station, Oberwinterthur railway station
Postal codes89040–890818400–8409

What changes when you arrive in Winterthur

Crossing from Germany into Switzerland: money changes from the Euro to the Franc (CHF); sockets are Euro, SN 441011; the dialling code becomes +41; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.

Where to book trains from Ulm to Winterthur

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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Staying in Winterthur

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Common questions

How far is Winterthur from Ulm?

137 km (85 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ulm; by road roughly 167 km (104 mi).

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

About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Ulm and Winterthur?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Winterthur?

The Franc (CHF).

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.