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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Lech is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Lech is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Lech?

No, there is no direct bus from Ulm to Lech. However, there are services departing from Ulm and arriving at Lech Dorfhus via Bregenz, Bludenz Hl. Kreuzkirche and Stuben Hotel Post. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Lech?

No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Lech. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Langen Am Arlberg via Lindau-Reutin and Dornbirn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Ulm to Lech?

The distance between Ulm and Lech is 232 km. The road distance is 196.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Lech without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €40 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Ulm to Lech, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Lech bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ulm to Lech train from?

Ulm to Lech train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Ulm to Lech?

The best way to get from Ulm to Lech is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €40 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €210 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Ulm to Lech bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ulm to Lech train arrive?

Ulm to Lech train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Ulm to Lech?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Lech is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Ulm to Lech.

Where can I stay near Lech?

There are 3102+ hotels available in Lech.

Ulm to Lech - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ulm to Lech by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Dornbirn to Langen Am Arlbergtrain Rjx / ...
5h 10m
€40–173
Drive 196.4 km
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1. Drive from Ulm to Lechcar 196.4 km
2h 14m
€33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Bregenz bus stationbus N77
2. Take the bus from Bregenz to Bludenzbus
5h 42m
€145–202
Train via Memmingen
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Memmingen, Bahnhof ZOBtrain Rs7
2. Take the train from Memmingen, Bahnhof ZOB to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Langen am Arlbergtrain Ice
6h 29m
€42–137

Ulm to Lech by train and bus

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Distance: 231.8 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Ulm, Germany and Lech, Austria?

You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Lech Dorfhus via Lindau-Reutin, Dornbirn, Langen Am Arlberg, and Langen a. A. Bahnhof in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulm to Lech Dorfhus via Bregenz, Bludenz, Bludenz Hl. Kreuzkirche, and Stuben Hotel Post in around 5h 42m.

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