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3 h 23 min
405 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Ulm

Composite routes from Essen to Ulm

Cheapest
3 h 23 min
Car
405 km.
from $22

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 2
FlixBus
Website
Arjani Travel
Website
FlixBus
Website
9h 5m
Once daily
$53.43–$76.34
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Arjani Travel
Website
9h 5m
Twice a week
+355 68 20 63 724
+355 68 20 63 724
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
Lufthansa City
Website
Lufthansa
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$34.35–$572.52
Eurowings
Website
1h 10m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$101.78–$407.12
Lufthansa City
Website
1h 10m
Monday to Saturday
$34.35–$356.23
Train operators
Found: 8
NS
Website
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Go-Ahead Bayern GmbH
Website
NS
Website
2h
Twice daily
$35.62–$89.06
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Eurostar
Website
28 min
Twice daily
$29.26–$69.97
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
3h 55m
Every 4 hours
$95.42–$114.50
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
49 min
Every 30 minutes
$12.72–$19.08
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
National Express
Website
58 min
Hourly
$19.08–$27.99
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
56 min
6 times a week
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Flixtrain
Website
25 min
Twice daily
$3.69–$5.34
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Go-Ahead Bayern GmbH
Website
1h 58m
Hourly
+49 821 899825-44
+49 821 899825-44
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
5h 22m
Once daily
$30.53–$39.44
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Ulm?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Ulm is to rideshare which costs $26.09 - $33.70 and takes 5h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Ulm?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Ulm is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $81.52 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Ulm?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Ulm ZOB Ost. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Ulm?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Ulm Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Essen to Ulm?

The distance between Essen and Ulm is 515 km. The road distance is 512.1 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Ulm without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Ulm without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $81.52 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Essen to Ulm?

The train from Essen Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof takes 3h 55m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Essen to Ulm bus from?

Essen to Ulm bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Ulm train from?

Essen to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Ulm?

The best way to get from Essen to Ulm is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $81.52 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Essen to Ulm bus arrive?

Essen to Ulm bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, arrive at Ulm ZOB Ost station.

Where does the Essen to Ulm train arrive?

Essen to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Ulm?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Ulm is 512 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Essen to Ulm.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Ulm?

Book your Essen to Ulm train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Ulm?

Book your Essen to Ulm bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ulm?

There are 478+ hotels available in Ulm. Prices start at $56.20 per night.

Can I share a ride from Essen to Ulm?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Essen and Ulm. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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