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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Ulm is to rideshare which costs €25 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Ulm is to fly and train which takes 4h 30m and costs €140 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Ulm?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden central station station and arriving at Ulm. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Ulm?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Dresden to Ulm?

The distance between Dresden and Ulm is 594 km. The road distance is 465.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Ulm without a car is to bus via Chemnitz which takes 7h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Dresden to Ulm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Ulm bus from?

Dresden to Ulm bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Ulm train from?

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

Train or bus from Dresden to Ulm?

The best way to get from Dresden to Ulm is to bus via Chemnitz which takes 7h 19m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €160 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Dresden to Ulm bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dresden to Ulm train arrive?

Dresden to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Ulm?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Ulm is 466 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Dresden to Ulm.

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

Book your Dresden to Ulm train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Ulm?

There are 588+ hotels available in Ulm.

Can I share a ride from Dresden to Ulm?

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

Dresden to Ulm - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 10 ways to get from Dresden to Ulm by bus, train, car, plane, or rideshare

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

Bus via Chemnitz
best
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Chemnitz central bus stationbus N69 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz to Ulmbus Kyiv-Karlsruhe
7h 19m
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Dresden to Ulmrideshare 466.8 km
5h 56m
€25
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 11
7h 20m
€53–155
Drive 465.9 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Ulmcar 465.9 km
4h 35m
€65–94
Fly Dresden Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DRS - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 30m
€140–325
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Donauwörthtrain 18 / ...
4. Take the train from Donauwoerth to Ulm Hbftrain Rb
7h 27m
€80–195
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Ulmbus N1222
10h 10m
€30–45
Fly Dresden Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 2m
€156–420
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
3. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 47m
€90–255
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane PRG - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 4m
€119–312

Dresden to Ulm by train

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7h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 594.1 km
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Dresden central station to Ulm via Chemnitz in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 7h 20m.

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