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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Ulm is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Ulm is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 4h 10m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Ulm?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aachen station west station and arriving at Ulm. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Ulm?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Aachen to Ulm?

The distance between Aachen and Ulm is 498 km. The road distance is 490.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Ulm without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 4h 10m and costs €70 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Aachen to Ulm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Ulm bus from?

Aachen to Ulm bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Ulm train from?

Aachen to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Ulm?

The best way to get from Aachen to Ulm is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 4h 10m and costs €70 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Aachen to Ulm bus arrive?

Aachen to Ulm bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ulm station.

Where does the Aachen to Ulm train arrive?

Aachen to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Ulm?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Ulm is 490 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Aachen to Ulm.

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

Book your Aachen to Ulm train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Ulm?

There are 581+ hotels available in Ulm.

Aachen to Ulm - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Aachen to Ulm by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ulm Hauptbahnhof47 / ...
4h 10m
€70–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to UlmN93
7h 50m
€28–50
Drive 490.3 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Ulm490.3 km
4h 33m
€69–100
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
4. Take the train from Pasing to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
5h 38m
€121–368
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen-Rothe Erde to Koeln HbfRe
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Ulm HbfIce
4h 50m
€78–249
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
4. Take the train from Pasing to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
6h 8m
€123–317
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)FRA - STR
3. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
5h 19m
€142–254
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
6h 4m
€130–322

Aachen to Ulm by train

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Distance: 498.2 km
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Ulm, Germany?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Ulm once daily. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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