There are 11 ways to get from Ulm Hbf to Vienna by train, bus, car, plane or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Train via Munich
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Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
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Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
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Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
Train
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Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
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Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Ulm Long Distance Bus Station to Linz Wissensturm
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Take the train from Linz Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof
Drive
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Drive from Ulm Hbf to Vienna
Train to Stuttgart, fly
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Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
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Fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Vienna (VIE)
Train, train to Munich, fly
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Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
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Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen München
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Fly from Munich (MUC) to Vienna (VIE)
Train, train to Nuremberg, fly
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Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Donauwoerth
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Take the train from Donauwörth to Nürnberg Hbf
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Fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Vienna (VIE)
Train, train to Innsbruck, fly
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Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
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Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Kufstein
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Take the train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hbf
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Fly from Innsbruck (INN) to Vienna (VIE)
Train, ferry, train to Zurich, fly
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Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Friedrichshafen Stadt
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Take the ferry from Friedrichshafen Autoquai to Romanshorn Autoquai
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Take the train from Romanshorn to Zürich Flughafen
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Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Vienna (VIE)
Train to Altenrhein, fly
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Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Lindau-Reutin
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Fly from Altenrhein (ACH) to Vienna (VIE)
Ulm Hbf to Vienna by train
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- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Conditions of entry into Austria from Germany
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ulm Hbf to Vienna is to bus which costs €18 - €26 and takes 9h 34m.
The quickest way to get from Ulm Hbf to Vienna is to drive which costs €65 - €100 and takes 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct bus from Ulm Hbf to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Ulm Steinerne Brücke and arriving at Vienna Erdberg via Ulm Fernbus-Halt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Ulm Hbf to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Wien Hbf via München Hbf and Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
It is 473 km from Ulm Hbf to Vienna. It is approximately 542.9 km to drive.
The best way to get from Ulm Hbf to Vienna without a car is to train via Munich which takes 6h 4m and costs €45 - €170.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Ulm Hbf to Vienna, including transfers.
Ulm Hbf to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ulm Fernbus-Halt station.
Ulm Hbf to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Ulm Hbf to Vienna is to train via Munich which takes 6h 4m and costs €45 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €26 and takes 9h 34m.

- Distance: 473 km
- Duration: 6h 4m
What companies run services between Ulm Hbf, Germany and Vienna, Austria?
You can take a train from Ulm Hbf to Vienna via München Hbf and Salzburg Hbf in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ulm Fernbus-Halt to Vienna Erdberg 3 times a day. Tickets cost €26 - €35 and the journey takes 8h 10m. Union Ivkoni also services this route once daily.

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €420
Flights from Stuttgart to Vienna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €440
Flights from Stuttgart to Vienna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €420
Flights from Munich to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €430
Flights from Munich to Vienna via Graz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €440
Flights from Nuremberg to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €650
Flights from Nuremberg to Vienna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €650
Flights from Innsbruck to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €550
Flights from Zurich to Vienna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €550
Flights from Zurich to Vienna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €550
Flights from Zurich to Vienna via Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550

- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €390
Flights from Munich to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €430
Flights from Munich to Vienna via Graz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €440
Flights from Nuremberg to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €650
Flights from Innsbruck to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €550
Flights from Zurich to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550
Flights from Zurich to Vienna via Graz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €500

- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550
Flights from Zurich to Vienna via Graz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €500

- Website
- peoples.ch
Flights from Altenrhein to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €340 - €1200

- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €350

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 Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55 - €80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Donauwörth to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from München Hbf to Kufstein
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

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
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen München
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
Train from Donauwörth to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15 - €23
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional

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
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Ulm Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €45
- 1st Class
- €30 - €40

- Phone
- 030 200730
- Website
- transdev.de
Train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev
Train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Kufstein
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev

- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- meinenachricht@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14 - €16
- Website
- WESTbahn Gmbh
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16 - €19
- Website
- WESTbahn Gmbh

- Phone
- +49 8024 997171
- kontakt@bayerischeoberlandbahn.de
- Website
- brb.de
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Meridian, BOB & BRB
- Website
- delfi.de
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- delfi.de
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- delfi.de
Train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- delfi.de

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 Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €65
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €23
- Website
- Railjet

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 Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €90 - €170
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Romanshorn to Zürich Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28 - €50
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Salzburg, Hbf to Vienna, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €28
- Website
- RegioJet
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12
- 1st Class
- €18 - €28

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 Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €17
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass

- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at

- Website
- zugbus-rab.de
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- DB ZugBus RAB
Train from Ulm Hbf to Friedrichshafen Stadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- DB ZugBus RAB
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- DB ZugBus RAB

- Phone
- 0711 19449
- Website
- vvs.de
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichshafen Stadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Lindau-Reutin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)

- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- Website
- go-ahead-bw.de
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Go Ahead BW

- 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 from Ulm Long Distance Bus Station to Linz Wissensturm
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €18
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Ulm Long Distance Bus Station to Vienna Central Bus Station VIB
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €23
- Website
- Union Ivkoni

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).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Ulm Fernbus-Halt to Vienna Erdberg
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 3640-0
- info@bsb.de
- Website
- bsb.de
Ferry from Friedrichshafen Autoquai to Romanshorn Autoquai
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- BSB Ferries
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
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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 FlixBus, arrive at Vienna Erdberg 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 543 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Ulm Hbf to Vienna.
Eurowings, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines offer flights from Stuttgart Airport to Vienna Airport.
There are 692+ hotels available in Vienna. Prices start at €87 per night.