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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Ulm is to rideshare which costs €34 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Ulm is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Ulm?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanover station to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Hanover central bus station and arriving at Ulm via Kornwestheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Ulm?

No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hbf and arriving at Neu-Ulm via Augsburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

How far is it from Hanover to Ulm?

The distance between Hanover and Ulm is 513 km. The road distance is 543.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Ulm without a car is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs €40 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Hanover to Ulm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Ulm bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hanover to Ulm train from?

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

Train or bus from Hanover to Ulm?

The best way to get from Hanover to Ulm is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €280 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Hanover to Ulm bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hanover to Ulm train arrive?

Hanover to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Fulda Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Hanover to Ulm?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Ulm is 543 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Hanover to Ulm.

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

Book your Hanover to Ulm train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Ulm?

There are 623+ hotels available in Ulm.

Can I share a ride from Hanover to Ulm?

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

Hanover to Ulm - 11 ways to travel via train, car train, car, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Hanover to Ulm by car train, car, bus, night train, train, rideshare, or plane

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

Car train, drive
best
1. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Würzburg Hbfcartrain Uex 2026
2. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Ulmcar
6h 11m
€122–150
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hanover to Ulmrideshare 543.6 km
6h 33m
€34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Kornwestheimbus FlixBus N24
2. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Ulmbus N228 / ...
9h 15m
€42–71
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Hannover Hbf to Augsburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Neu-Ulmtrain Re9
9h 48m
€49–133
Drive 543.2 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Ulmcar 543.2 km
4h 37m
€79–113
Train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 11
6h 41m
€108–273
Fly Hannover Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane HAJ - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 48m
€162–301
Fly Hannover Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 59m
€131–277
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BRE - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 51m
€131–452
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BRE - STR
3. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 28m
€154–403
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
3. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 2m
€127–410

Hanover to Ulm by bus

14Weekly Buses

9h 15mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 513 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Hanover central bus station to Ulm via Kornwestheim in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Fulda Bahnhof in around 6h 41m.

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