There are 7 ways to get from Ulm to Hergiswil by train, bus, night 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.
Recommended
Train
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Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Friedrichshafen Stadt
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Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Singen
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Take the train from Singen to Zürich HB
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Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from Ulm Fernbus-Halt to Flughafen/Messe
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Take the bus from Flughafen/Messe to Luzern
Train, bus
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Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Ravensburg
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Take the bus from Ravensburg, Bahnhof to Konstanz, Bahnhof
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Take the train from Konstanz to Luzern
Night bus, train
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Take the night bus from Ulm to Zurich Bus Station
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Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
Drive
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Drive from Ulm to Hergiswil
Train to Stuttgart, fly, train
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Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
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Fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Zurich (ZRH)
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Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Luzern
Train, train to Munich, fly
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Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
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Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen München
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Fly from Munich (MUC) to Zurich (ZRH)
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Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Luzern
Ulm to Hergiswil by train
The train journey time between Ulm and Hergiswil is around 5h 42m and covers a distance of around 300 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 57m. Operated by DB ZugBus RAB GmbH, Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express and others, the Ulm to Hergiswil train service departs from Ulm Hbf and arrives in Hergiswil NW. Typically 105 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Hergiswil is 0041 58 463 00 00.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Hergiswil is subject to regional advice.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Hergiswil is to bus which costs €24 - €55 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Ulm to Hergiswil is to drive which takes 3h and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Hergiswil. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hbf and arriving at Hergiswil NW via Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof, Singen, Zürich HB and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Ulm and Hergiswil is 201 km. The road distance is 309.8 km.
The best way to get from Ulm to Hergiswil without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Ulm to Hergiswil, including transfers.
Ulm to Hergiswil train services, operated by DB ZugBus RAB GmbH, depart from Ulm Hbf station.
The best way to get from Ulm to Hergiswil is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €55 and takes 7h 50m.
The quickest flight from Stuttgart Airport to Zurich Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
Ulm to Hergiswil train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Luzern station.

- Distance: 201.4 km
- Duration: 5h 42m
What companies run services between Ulm, Germany and Hergiswil, Canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Ulm to Hergiswil via Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof, Singen, Zürich HB, and Luzern in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulm to Hergiswil via Flughafen/Messe, Luzern, and Luzern in around 7h 50m.

- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 380
Flights from Munich to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 190 - SFr 600

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 380
Flights from Munich to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 190 - SFr 600

- Website
- zugbus-rab.de
Train from Ulm Hbf to Friedrichshafen Stadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- DB ZugBus RAB
Train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Singen
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- DB ZugBus RAB
Train from Ulm Hbf to Ravensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- DB ZugBus RAB
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- DB ZugBus RAB

- Phone
- 0711 19449
- Website
- vvs.de
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichshafen Stadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 11 - SFr 16
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Ravensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 9 - SFr 14
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 10 - SFr 15
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 26 - SFr 40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to RV Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 23 - SFr 35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 25 - SFr 35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Singen to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 26 - SFr 50
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 15 - SFr 27
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Konstanz to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 85
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 26 - SFr 50
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- Website
- go-ahead-bw.de
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Go Ahead BW

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 24 - SFr 35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen München
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 7 - SFr 11
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional

France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Ulm Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 35 - SFr 45
- 1st Class
- SFr 35 - SFr 45

- Phone
- 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.de
Bus from Ravensburg, Bahnhof to Konstanz, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 4 - SFr 6
- Website
- Bahn DE

- Phone
- +49 7471 93019696
- verkehrsverbund@naldo.de
- Website
- naldo.de
Bus from RV Bahnhof to Konstanz Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- BG RAB-Bus/VBN

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Ulm Fernbus-Halt to Flughafen/Messe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 7 - SFr 9
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Flughafen/Messe to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 15 - SFr 19
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from Ulm to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 12 - SFr 16
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +359 2 8120810
- operations@eurolines.bg
- Website
- karat-s.com
Bus from Ulm Long Distance Bus Station to Stuttgart Airport Bus Terminal SAB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
- Website
- Karat-S

- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Ulm Long Distance Bus Station to Stuttgart Airport Bus Terminal SAB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 3 - SFr 5
- Website
- Union Ivkoni

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Ulm to Stuttgart - Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 8 - SFr 10
- Website
- Blablabus

- Phone
- 043 277 100
- Website
- cazmatrans.hr
Bus from Ulm Long Distance Bus Station to Stuttgart Airport Bus Terminal SAB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 6 - SFr 9
- Website
- Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o.

- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Bus Terminal SAB to Lucerne Inselquai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 26 - SFr 40
- Website
- Marino Autolinee
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Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Hergiswil is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Ulm to Hergiswil.
Swiss offers flights from Stuttgart Airport to Zurich Airport.
There are 156+ hotels available in Hergiswil. Prices start at SFr 100 per night.