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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Ulm is to fly and train which costs €55 - €260 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Ulm is to fly and train which takes 7h 51m and costs €110 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Ulm?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Ulm. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Ulm via București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Ulm?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 53m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Ulm?

The distance between Istanbul and Ulm is 1779 km. The road distance is 2014.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Ulm without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 35m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Istanbul to Ulm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Ulm bus from?

Istanbul to Ulm bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Ulm train from?

Istanbul to Ulm train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Where does the Istanbul to Ulm bus arrive?

Istanbul to Ulm bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Ulm?

Ulm is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 5:09 PM in Istanbul and 4:09 PM in Ulm.

Where does the Istanbul to Ulm train arrive?

Istanbul to Ulm train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Ulm?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Ulm is 2015 km. It takes approximately 18h 38m to drive from Istanbul to Ulm.

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

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

Where can I stay near Ulm?

There are 599+ hotels available in Ulm.

Istanbul to Ulm - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Ulm by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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

Fly Istanbul to Munich International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane IST - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 51m
€113–355
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane SAW - STR
2. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 11m
€55–252
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
25h 35m
€100–177
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbftrain Rjx
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
35h 53m
€123–191
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Ulmcar
17h 52m
€371–510
Fly Istanbul to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane IST - STR
2. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 51m
€107–244
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane SAW - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 11m
€75–345
Fly Istanbul to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane IST - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Donauwörthtrain
3. Take the train from Donauwoerth to Ulm Hbftrain
9h 10m
€135–380
Fly Istanbul to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane IST - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 56m
€153–392
Fly Istanbul to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane IST - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Schaffhausentrain
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
10h 51m
€131–303
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ulmbus 1929
40h 25m
€152–272
Drive 2,014.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Ulmcar 2,014.9 km
18h 38m
€289–417

Istanbul to Ulm by bus, foot, and train

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25h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,778.8 km
Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Ulm, Germany?

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ulm via București, Autogara Militari in around 40h 25m.

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