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

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Ulm is to rideshare which costs €19 - €24 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Ulm is to drive which takes 4h and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Ulm?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bonn UN Campus and arriving at Ulm. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Ulm?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Ulm Hauptbahnhof. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Bonn to Ulm?

The distance between Bonn and Ulm is 420 km. The road distance is 417.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bonn to Ulm without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 4h 17m and costs €50 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Bonn to Ulm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Ulm bus from?

Bonn to Ulm bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bonn UN Campus station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Ulm train from?

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

Train or bus from Bonn to Ulm?

The best way to get from Bonn to Ulm is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 4h 17m and costs €50 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h.

Where does the Bonn to Ulm bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bonn to Ulm train arrive?

Bonn to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Bonn to Ulm?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Ulm is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Bonn to Ulm.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Ulm?

There are 583+ hotels available in Ulm.

Can I share a ride from Bonn to Ulm?

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

Bonn to Ulm - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Bonn to Ulm by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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 Siegburg Bf to Frankfurttrain 49 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
4h 17m
€51–214
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bonn to Ulmrideshare 417.8 km
4h 35m
€19–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Ulmbus N93
6h
€26–45
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 39m
€90–305
Train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
5h
€40–140
Train, line 640 bus
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Ingelheim, Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the bus from Ingelheim, Bahnhof to Nierstein, Bahnhofbus 640
3. Take the train from Nierstein, Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 11 / ...
7h 19m
Drive 417.1 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Ulmcar 417.1 km
4h
€59–86
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 29m
€112–349
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane FRA - STR
3. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 25m
€125–242

Bonn to Ulm by tram and train

153Weekly Services

4h 17mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 420 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a vehicle from Bonn Stadthaus to Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Siegburg Bf, Siegburg Bf, and Frankfurt in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Ulm once daily. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 6h.

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