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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 27 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Bern is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Ulm to Bern. However, there are services departing from Ulm and arriving at Bern via Bregenz bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Bern. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Ulm to Bern?

The distance between Ulm and Bern is 468 km. The road distance is 291.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Bern without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Ulm to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ulm to Bern train from?

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

Train or bus from Ulm to Bern?

The best way to get from Ulm to Bern is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Ulm to Bern bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ulm to Bern train arrive?

Ulm to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Ulm to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Bern is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Ulm to Bern.

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

Book your Ulm to Bern train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 341+ hotels available in Bern.

Ulm to Bern - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Ulm to Bern 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 60
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
5h 16m
CHF 61–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Bregenz bus stationbus N77
2. Take the bus from Bregenz bus station to Bernbus 106 / ...
7h 5m
CHF 27–49
Drive 291.3 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Berncar 291.3 km
3h 52m
CHF 47–68
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingentrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
4h 51m
CHF 142–301
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Friedrichshafen Faehre to Romanshorn Autoquaiferry 197 / ...
3. Take the train from Romanshorn to Berntrain Ic8
5h 35m
CHF 67–125
Train via Singen
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
2. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Singentrain Re3
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
5h 48m
CHF 78–149
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Ravensburg, Bahnhoftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ravensburg, Bahnhof to Konstanz Bahnhofbus 700
3. Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Luzerntrain 75
4. Take the train from Wolhusen to Berntrain Re7
8h 27m
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 43m
CHF 144–291
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 35m
CHF 133–374
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
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 Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
6h 6m
CHF 141–346

Ulm to Bern by train

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5h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 468.5 km
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Ulm, Germany and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Bern via Basel SBB in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulm to Bern via Bregenz bus station in around 7h 5m.

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