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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Aachen is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Aachen is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €60 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Aachen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ulm and arriving at Aachen station west station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Aachen, Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Ulm to Aachen?

The distance between Ulm and Aachen is 504 km. The road distance is 490.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €60 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Ulm to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Aachen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ulm to Aachen train from?

Ulm to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Ulm to Aachen?

The best way to get from Ulm to Aachen is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €60 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Ulm to Aachen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ulm to Aachen train arrive?

Ulm to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Ulm to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Aachen is 490 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Ulm to Aachen.

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

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

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Ulm to Aachen 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
best
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
4h 31m
€60–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Aachen station westbus N93
7h 55m
€30–70
Drive 490.2 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Aachencar 490.2 km
4h 35m
€70–100
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain
5h 47m
€107–345
Train via Heilbronn
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Plochingentrain Re5
2. Take the train from Plochingen to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Nj
10h 19m
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
6h 36m
€127–292
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
6h 8m
€137–311
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingentrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane STR - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain
5h 36m
€133–257
Train to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Ravensburg, Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
5h 56m
€171–430

Ulm to Aachen by train

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4h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 504 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Aachen, Hbf via Frankfurt in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ulm to Aachen station west once daily. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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