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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Ulm is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Ulm is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Ulm?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Ulm via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Ulm?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Jena West and arriving at Ulm Hbf via Erfurt Hbf and Donauwoerth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Jena to Ulm?

The distance between Jena and Ulm is 404 km. The road distance is 368.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Ulm without a car is to train via Donauwörth which takes 5h 16m and costs €75 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Jena to Ulm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Ulm bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Jena to Ulm train from?

Jena to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Jena Paradies station.

Train or bus from Jena to Ulm?

The best way to get from Jena to Ulm is to train via Donauwörth which takes 5h 16m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Jena to Ulm bus arrive?

Jena to Ulm bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Jena to Ulm train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Jena to Ulm?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Ulm is 369 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Jena to Ulm.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Ulm?

There are 571+ hotels available in Ulm.

Jena to Ulm - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Jena to Ulm by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Donauwörth
best
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt HbfRe1 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Donauwörth18 / ...
3. Take the train from Donauwoerth to Ulm HbfRe
5h 16m
€78–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Frankfurt central train station220 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to UlmN422 / ...
8h 35m
€33–56
Drive 368.8 km
1. Drive from Jena to Ulm368.8 km
4h 2m
€53–76
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbf
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)LEJ - STR
3. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
7h 32m
€175–318
Train
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Aalen, Hauptbahnhof61
2. Take the train from Aalen, Hauptbahnhof to Ulm HauptbahnhofSwers5 / ...
6h 2m
€73–82
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Jena Saalbf to Nürnberg Hbf
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to DonauwörthRe7
3. Take the train from Donauwoerth to Ulm HbfRe
6h 28m
€72–111

Jena to Ulm by train

42Weekly Trains

5h 16mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 403.7 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Ulm Hbf via Erfurt Hbf and Donauwoerth in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Ulm via Frankfurt central train station in around 8h 35m.

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