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 28 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 25m.

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 50m 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 Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

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 130.

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 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Ulm to Bern bus arrive?

Ulm to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train 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 50m to drive from Ulm to Bern.

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

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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 331+ hotels available in Bern.

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

There are 9 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 SBB60
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
5h 16m
CHF 61–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Karlsruhe central train stationN422 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to BernN122 / ...
7h 25m
CHF 28–54
Drive 291.3 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Bern291.3 km
3h 50m
CHF 47–67
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
4h 58m
CHF 139–334
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. StadtbahnhofRe5 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Friedrichshafen Faehre to Romanshorn Autoquai215 / ...
3. Take the train from Romanshorn to BernIc8
5h 19m
CHF 87–160
Train via Singen
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. StadtbahnhofRe5 / ...
2. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to SingenRe3 / ...
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBIc
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to BernIc1 / ...
5h 48m
CHF 78–154
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)MUC - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
5h 39m
CHF 138–330
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
5h 35m
CHF 128–325
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)MUC - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
6h 2m
CHF 145–315

Ulm to Bern by train

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5h 16mAverage Duration

CHF 61Cheapest Price

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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 Karlsruhe central train station in around 7h 25m.

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