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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Ulm is to night train which costs €18 - €22 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Ulm is to drive and car train which takes 3h 31m and costs €130 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Ulm?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop and arriving at Ulm via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Ulm?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Ulm Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Linz to Ulm?

The distance between Linz and Ulm is 418 km. The road distance is 363.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Ulm without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €30 - €85.

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

The train from Linz Hbf to Ulm Hbf takes 4h 21m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Linz to Ulm bus from?

Linz to Ulm bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Linz to Ulm train from?

Linz to Ulm train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Linz Hbf station.

Train or bus from Linz to Ulm?

The best way to get from Linz to Ulm is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €30 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Linz to Ulm bus arrive?

Linz to Ulm bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Munich Hackerbrücke station.

Where does the Linz to Ulm train arrive?

Linz to Ulm train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Ulm Hbf station.

Can I drive from Linz to Ulm?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Ulm is 364 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Linz to Ulm.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Ulm?

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Linz to Ulm - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Linz to Ulm by 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Ulm Hbftrain 962 / ...
4h 21m
€30–85
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Linz Hbf to Ulm Hbfnighttrain En
6h 46m
€18–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Munich Hackerbrückebus Arda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Ulmbus N277 / ...
6h 7m
€24–37
Drive 363.8 km
1. Drive from Linz to Ulmcar 363.8 km
3h 35m
€58–84
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train 964 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
4h 40m
€30–166
Train via Salzburg
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
5h 2m
€34–114
Train via Wels Hbf
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
6h 6m
€87–140
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Linz to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Ulmcar
3h 31m
€130–168

Linz to Ulm by train

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4h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 418.1 km
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Ulm, Germany?

WESTbahn Gmbh operates a train from Linz Hbf to Ulm Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Ulm via Munich Hackerbrücke and Munich central bus station in around 6h 7m.

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