What is the cheapest way to get from Neu-Ulm to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Neu-Ulm to Essen is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Neu-Ulm to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Neu-Ulm to Essen is to train via Duisburg Hbf which takes 3h 50m and costs €75 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Neu-Ulm and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ulm and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Neu-Ulm and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Neu-Ulm to Essen?

The distance between Neu-Ulm and Essen is 514 km. The road distance is 500.1 km.

How do I travel from Neu-Ulm to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Neu-Ulm to Essen without a car is to train via Duisburg Hbf which takes 3h 50m and costs €75 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Neu-Ulm to Essen?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Neu-Ulm to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Neu-Ulm to Essen bus from?

Neu-Ulm to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ulm station.

Where do I catch the Neu-Ulm to Essen train from?

Neu-Ulm to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Ulm Hbf station.

Train or bus from Neu-Ulm to Essen?

The best way to get from Neu-Ulm to Essen is to train via Duisburg Hbf which takes 3h 50m and costs €75 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h.

Where does the Neu-Ulm to Essen bus arrive?

Neu-Ulm to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Neu-Ulm to Essen train arrive?

Neu-Ulm to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Neu-Ulm to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Neu-Ulm to Essen is 500 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Neu-Ulm to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Neu-Ulm to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Neu-Ulm to Essen?

Book your Neu-Ulm to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Neu-Ulm to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Neu-Ulm to Essen 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 Duisburg Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Duisburg HbfIce
3h 50m
€79–308
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Essen central train stationN27
9h
€30–55
Drive 500.1 km
1. Drive from Neu-Ulm to Essen500.1 km
4h 34m
€72–103
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MUC - DUS
4h 54m
€115–334
Train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf47 / ...
3h 53m
€55–200
Train via Esslingen
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to EsslingenRe5 / ...
2. Take the train from Esslingen(Neckar) to Essen HbfIce
5h 40m
€82–114
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
4h 24m
€132–336
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MUC - CGN
4. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
5h 34m
€109–325
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingen
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Frankfurt (FRA)STR - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
5h 47m
€132–267

Neu-Ulm to Essen by train

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Distance: 514 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Neu-Ulm, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Ulm Hbf to Duisburg Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €75–260 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ulm to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 9h.

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