There are 10 ways to get from Ulm Hbf to Vienna by train, bus and ferry, bus, car or plane
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Train • 5h 34m
70€ - 110€
Cheapest option
Bus and ferry • 8h 58m
18€ - 26€
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Train via Munich • 6h 16m
74€ - 151€
Bus • 10h 23m
49€ - 65€
Drive • 5h 2m
55€ - 85€
Train to Stuttgart, fly • 5h 20m
50€ - 273€
Train to Munich, fly • 5h 41m
82€ - 258€
Train, train to Zurich, fly • 7h 27m
122€ - 279€
Train, train to Nuremberg, fly • 6h 44m
Train, train to Innsbruck, fly • 7h 10m
127€ - 524€
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International entry into Austria from Germany
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
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Conditions of entry into Austria from Germany
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 5
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 5
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
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Wearing a face mask on public transport in Vienna is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Vienna is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 555 621.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ulm Hbf to Vienna is to bus and ferry which costs 18€ - 26€ and takes 8h 58m.
The quickest way to get from Ulm Hbf to Vienna is to drive which costs 55€ - 85€ and takes 5h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ulm and arriving at Wien. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 53m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ulm Hbf and arriving at Wien Hbf. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 34m.
It is 473 km from Ulm Hbf to Vienna. It is approximately 542 km to drive.
The best way to get from Ulm Hbf to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs 70€ - 110€.
The train from Ulm Hbf to Wien Hbf takes 5h 34m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Ulm Hbf to Vienna bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Ulm station.
Ulm Hbf to Vienna train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Ulm Hbf station.
The best way to get from Ulm Hbf to Vienna is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs 70€ - 110€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 45€ - 70€ and takes 10h 23m.
- Distance: 472.8 km
- Duration: 5h 34m
What companies run services between Ulm Hbf, Germany and Vienna, Austria?
Railjet operates a train from Ulm Hbf to Wien Hbf twice a week. Tickets cost 70€ - 110€ and the journey takes 5h 34m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a vehicle from Ulm to Wien twice a week. Tickets cost 18€ - 26€ and the journey takes 8h 53m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 550€
Flights from Munich to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 360€
Flights from Zurich to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 340€
Flights from Zurich to Vienna via Graz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 330€
Flights from Nuremberg to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 330€
Flights from Innsbruck to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 440€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 500€
Flights from Munich to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 360€
Flights from Zurich to Vienna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 370€
Flights from Nuremberg to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 330€
Flights from Nuremberg to Vienna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 180€ - 550€
Flights from Nuremberg to Vienna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 180€ - 550€
Flights from Innsbruck to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 440€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Vienna via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 500€
Flights from Zurich to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 340€
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 600€
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Ulm Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 110€
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Ulm Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 35€
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 85€
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 25€ - 40€
- Website
- Railjet
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Ulm Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 45€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Ulm Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 35€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Donauwoerth to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 35€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Ulm Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 70€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Ulm Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Donauwoerth to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Ulm Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 27€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 20€ - 29€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Ulm Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 35€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Ulm Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 22€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Ulm Hbf to Schaffhausen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 45€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Donauwoerth to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 22€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36 to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 26€ - 40€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Ulm Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 45€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 35€ - 45€
- 1st Class
- 30€ - 40€
Train from Ulm Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 25€ - 40€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 31€ - 36€
- 1st Class
- 25€ - 30€
- Phone
- 0711 19449
- Website
- vvs.de
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 15€
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Ulm Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 22€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- Website
- go-ahead-bw.de
Train from Ulm Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Go Ahead BW
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Ulm Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 4€ - 6€
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- zugbus-rab.de
Train from Ulm Hbf to Schaffhausen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- DB ZugBus RAB
- Schedules at
- SBB
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 35€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +49 800 589 28 40
- Website
- agilis.de
Train from Ulm Hbf to Donauwoerth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- agilis.de
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus and ferry from Ulm to Wien
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 26€
- Schedules at
- union-ivkoni.com
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Ulm to Vienna, Vienna Erdberg
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 28€ - 35€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +359 2 8120810
- operations@eurolines.bg
- Website
- karat-s.com
Bus from Ulm Long distance Bus Station to Vienna Central Bus Station VIB
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 65€
- Website
- Karat-S
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Stuttgart Airport to Vienna Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Ulm Hbf to Vienna bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Wien station.
Ulm Hbf to Vienna train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ulm Hbf to Vienna is 542 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Ulm Hbf to Vienna.
Swiss, Eurowings and Austrian Airlines offer flights from Stuttgart Airport to Vienna Airport.
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