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 €23 - €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 55m and costs €35 - €120.

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 five times a week, 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 every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Essen to Ulm?

The distance between Essen and Ulm is 515 km. The road distance is 501.2 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 55m and costs €35 - €120.

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof takes 3h 55m including transfers and departs every two hours.

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 55m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 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 34m 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 570+ 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 9 ways to get from Essen 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
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof47 / ...
3h 55m
€35–120
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Ulm500.7 km
5h 22m
€23–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to UlmN27
9h 5m
€29–50
Drive 501.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Ulm501.2 km
4h 34m
€72–104
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
3. Take the train from Pasing to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
5h 3m
€114–334
Train via Oberhausen Hbf
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Ulm HbfIce
5h 6m
€81–280
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
5h 2m
€120–334
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
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 36m
€109–330
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)FRA - STR
3. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
5h 30m
€132–248

Essen to Ulm by train

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3h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 514.9 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €35–120 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Ulm 5 times a week. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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