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 €24 - €30 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 50m and costs €45 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Ulm?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Ulm. 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 hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Essen to Ulm?

The distance between Essen and Ulm is 515 km. The road distance is 501 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 50m and costs €45 - €130.

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof takes 3h 50m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Essen to Ulm bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Ulm train from?

Essen to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 50m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Essen to Ulm bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Ulm train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Ulm?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Ulm is 501 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m 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 583+ hotels available in Ulm.

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.

Essen to Ulm - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 11 ways to get from Essen to Ulm by train, bus, car, plane, train (Eurostar), 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
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
3h 50m
€45–130
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Ulmrideshare 501.1 km
5h 22m
€24–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Ulmbus N27
9h 5m
€30–60
Drive 501 km
1. Drive from Essen to Ulmcar 501 km
4h 37m
€70–101
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 49m
€105–339
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 11 / ...
4h 14m
€66–200
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Ulm Hbftrain Ice
5h 18m
€82–300
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 17m
€109–376
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 57m
€118–334
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Friedrichshafen Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)plane DUS - FDH
2. Take the train from Ravensburg, Bahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 21m
€169–382
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane FRA - STR
3. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 30m
€130–237

Essen to Ulm by train

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3h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 515 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €45–130 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Ulm once daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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