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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Heerlen is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Heerlen is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ulm to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Ulm and arriving at Heerlen, Heerlerbaan Zandweg via Aachen, Ponttor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Heerlen via Koeln Messe/Deutz and Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Ulm to Heerlen?

The distance between Ulm and Heerlen is 528 km. The road distance is 502.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Heerlen without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €95 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Ulm to Heerlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Heerlen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ulm to Heerlen train from?

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

Train or bus from Ulm to Heerlen?

The best way to get from Ulm to Heerlen is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €95 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Ulm to Heerlen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ulm to Heerlen train arrive?

Ulm to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Ulm to Heerlen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Heerlen is 503 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Ulm to Heerlen.

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

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Where can I stay near Heerlen?

There are 1580+ hotels available in Heerlen.

Ulm to Heerlen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Ulm to Heerlen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen Hbftrain Re
4h 54m
€97–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Aachen station westbus N93
8h 47m
€41–67
Drive 502.7 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Heerlencar 502.7 km
4h 39m
€91–131
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 Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Aachen Hbftrain
6h 36m
€131–339
Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
5h 52m
€74–256
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 Koblenz Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Nj
9h 37m
€97–278
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
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
6h 48m
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 Herzogenrathtrain
6h 23m

Ulm to Heerlen by train

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4h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 528.5 km
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Ulm, Germany and Heerlen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Heerlen via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, and Aachen Hbf in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ulm to Aachen station west once daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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