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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Ulm is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 6h 35m.

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 14m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Ulm?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and arriving at Ulm via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

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 23m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Ulm?

The distance between Lucerne and Ulm is 292 km. The road distance is 246.4 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 via Schaffhausen which takes 5h 23m and costs €65 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Lucerne to Ulm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Ulm bus from?

Lucerne to Ulm bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

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.

Train or bus from Lucerne to Ulm?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Ulm is to train via Schaffhausen which takes 5h 23m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Lucerne to Ulm bus arrive?

Lucerne to Ulm bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

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 14m to drive from Lucerne to Ulm.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Ulm?

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Lucerne to Ulm - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Lucerne to Ulm by train, bus, car, 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.

Train via Schaffhausen
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 23m
€69–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Ulmbus FlixBus 283A
6h 35m
€26–46
Drive 246.4 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Ulmcar 246.4 km
3h 14m
€44–63
Train, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
3. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 48m
€135–358
Train, bus
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 42m
€34–89
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Wattwiltrain Vae
2. Take the train from Wattwil to St. Margrethen SGtrain S4
3. Take the train from Bregenz Riedenburg to Ulm Hbftrain Ice
6h 35m
€67–162
Train, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 12m
€143–452

Lucerne to Ulm by train

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5h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 292 km
Duration: 5h 23m

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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Ulm via Zurich Bus Station in around 6h 35m.

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