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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Essen to Ulm

Cheapest
3 h 27 min
Car
406 km.
from $22

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Essen Hbf to Ulm
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.43–$76.34

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Essen Hbf to Ulm
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.35–$572.52
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.35–$381.68
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$356.23
Plane from Frankfurt to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$318.06
Plane from Dortmund Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.78–$394.40

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.78–$407.12
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.06–$305.34
Plane from Dortmund Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.78–$394.40

Lufthansa City

Website:
lufthansa-city.com/de/home.html
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$34.35–$356.23
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.35–$368.96

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Ulm
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$89.06

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Ulm
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$95.42–$114.50
Train from Pasing to Ulm
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.26–$48.35
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.35–$38.17
Train from Frankfurt to Ulm
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$62.34–$69.97
Train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$66.16
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.99–$31.81

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Flughafen München to Pasing
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Train from Wendlingen to Ulm
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.27–$21.63
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.81–$16.54

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.69–$5.34

Go-Ahead Bayern GmbH

Phone:
+49 821 899825-44
Email:
Website:
go-ahead.bayern/
Train from Pasing to Ulm
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Essen to Ulm
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.53–$39.44

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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