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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Essen is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Essen is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €90 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ulm and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Ulm to Essen?

The distance between Ulm and Essen is 509 km. The road distance is 499.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €90 - €240.

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

The train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf takes 3h 49m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ulm to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Ulm to Essen?

The best way to get from Ulm to Essen is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h.

Where does the Ulm to Essen bus arrive?

Ulm to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Ulm to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ulm to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Essen is 499 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Ulm to Essen.

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

Book your Ulm to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Ulm to Essen 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 Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
3h 49m
€90–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Essen central train stationbus N27
9h
€35–70
Drive 499.5 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Essencar 499.5 km
4h 39m
€72–104
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
4h 49m
€117–332
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
4h 36m
€77–252
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
6h 57m
€105–278
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
4h 24m
€133–316
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof 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 Essen Hbftrain
5h 49m
€127–353
Train to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Ravensburg, Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
4h 8m
€156–475
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane MUC - FMO
4. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
6h 23m
€169–406

Ulm to Essen by train

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3h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 509.2 km
Duration: 3h 49m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €90–240 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ulm to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 9h.

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