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

The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Ulm is to rideshare which costs €19 - €28 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Ulm is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Paderborn and Ulm?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paderborn and arriving at Ulm. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Paderborn and Ulm?

No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Paderborn to Ulm?

The distance between Paderborn and Ulm is 569 km. The road distance is 459.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Paderborn to Ulm without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 40m and costs €60 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Paderborn to Ulm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Ulm bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Ulm train from?

Paderborn to Ulm train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Paderborn to Ulm?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Ulm is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 40m and costs €60 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Paderborn to Ulm bus arrive?

Paderborn to Ulm bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ulm station.

Where does the Paderborn to Ulm train arrive?

Paderborn to Ulm train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

Can I drive from Paderborn to Ulm?

Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Ulm is 460 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Paderborn to Ulm.

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

Book your Paderborn to Ulm train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Ulm?

There are 575+ hotels available in Ulm.

Can I share a ride from Paderborn to Ulm?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Paderborn and Ulm. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Paderborn to Ulm - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 8 ways to get from Paderborn to Ulm by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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 Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhof42 / ...
5h 40m
€62–222
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Paderborn to Ulm460.6 km
4h 59m
€19–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paderborn to UlmN110
8h 25m
€40–60
Drive 459.8 km
1. Drive from Paderborn to Ulm459.8 km
4h 8m
€66–95
Fly from Paderborn Lippstadt Airport, train
1. Fly from Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) to Munich International Airport (MUC)PAD - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
3. Take the train from Pasing to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
5h 12m
€160–363
Train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Ulm Hauptbahnhof11
5h 49m
€84–152
Train to Hannover Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hannover Flughafen
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Munich International Airport (MUC)HAJ - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
4. Take the train from Pasing to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
6h 45m
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
4. Take the train from Pasing to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
6h 57m
€161–296

Paderborn to Ulm by train

150Weekly Trains

5h 40mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 568.5 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paderborn to Ulm once daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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