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

The cheapest way to get from Ettlingen to Ulm is to bus which costs €6 - €20 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ettlingen to Ulm is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Ettlingen and Ulm?

No, there is no direct train from Ettlingen to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen and arriving at Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Hbf and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Ettlingen to Ulm?

The distance between Ettlingen and Ulm is 175 km. The road distance is 156.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ettlingen to Ulm without a car is to train via Stuttgart which takes 2h 31m and costs €14 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Ettlingen to Ulm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ettlingen to Ulm train from?

Ettlingen to Ulm train services, operated by Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, depart from Karlsruhe Hbf station.

Train or bus from Ettlingen to Ulm?

The best way to get from Ettlingen to Ulm is to train via Stuttgart which takes 2h 31m and costs €14 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €20 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Ettlingen to Ulm train arrive?

Ettlingen to Ulm train services, operated by Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, arrive at Stuttgart Hbf station.

Can I drive from Ettlingen to Ulm?

Yes, the driving distance between Ettlingen to Ulm is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Ettlingen to Ulm.

Where can I stay near Ulm?

There are 571+ hotels available in Ulm.

Ettlingen to Ulm - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ettlingen to Ulm by train (TGV), bus, 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 Stuttgart
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart HbfRe
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhof42 / ...
2h 31m
€14–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Ulm091 / ...
3h 20m
€6–20
Drive 156.3 km
1. Drive from Ettlingen to Ulm156.3 km
1h 33m
€23–33
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhof60 / ...
2h 44m
€27–75

Ettlingen to Ulm by train

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2h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 175.3 km
Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a train from Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz, Karlsruhe Hbf, Stuttgart Hbf, and Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Ulm every 2 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.

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