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 28m and costs €140 - €350.

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 four times a week, 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 Hbf via Leipzig Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Donauwoerth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Dresden to Ulm?

The distance between Dresden and Ulm is 595 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 train via Nuremberg which takes 7h 7m and costs €80 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m 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 train via Nuremberg which takes 7h 7m and costs €80 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 10h 10m.

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 36m 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 582+ 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 11 ways to get from Dresden to Ulm by train, bus, 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.

Train via Nuremberg
best
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 7m
€81–195
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Dresden to Ulmrideshare 466.8 km
5h 56m
€25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Ulmbus N1222
10h 10m
€30–70
Drive 465.9 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Ulmcar 465.9 km
4h 36m
€66–96
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 28m
€147–345
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
€53–185
Train via Hof
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Hof Hbftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Schwabach to Donauwörthtrain
4. Take the train from Donauwoerth to Ulm Hbftrain Rb
9h 59m
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
€165–420
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
€95–284
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BER - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 1m
€98–291
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station 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
6h 57m
€121–351

Dresden to Ulm by train

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7h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 594.9 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hbf via Leipzig Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Donauwoerth in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Ulm 4 times a week. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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