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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Ulm is to train and bus which costs €30 - €90 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Ulm is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Ulm?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Zürich HB, Schaffhausen and Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Ulm?

The distance between Lucerne and Ulm is 292 km. The road distance is 246.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Ulm without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €65 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Lucerne to Ulm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Ulm train from?

Lucerne to Ulm train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Where does the Lucerne to Ulm train arrive?

Lucerne to Ulm train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lucerne to Ulm?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Ulm is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Lucerne to Ulm.

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

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Where can I stay near Ulm?

There are 655+ hotels available in Ulm.

Lucerne to Ulm - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Lucerne to Ulm by train, car, plane, or bus

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 Luzern to Zürich HBtrain N7 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Schaffhausentrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re3
4. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
5h 24m
€68–215
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Luzern to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain 75
2. Take the bus from Konstanz Bahnhof to Ravensburg, Bahnhofbus 700
3. Take the train from Ravensburg, Bahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
5h 43m
€34–89
Drive 246.3 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Ulmcar 246.3 km
3h 13m
€44–63
Train, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
3. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 53m
€120–300
Train, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 12m
€126–382

Lucerne to Ulm by train

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5h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 292 km
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Ulm, Germany?

You can take a train from Luzern to Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Zürich HB, Schaffhausen, and Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof in around 5h 24m.

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