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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Thun is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Thun is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Thun?

No, there is no direct bus from Ulm to Thun. However, there are services departing from Ulm and arriving at Thun, Bahnhof via Zürich HB Schweizerhof and Interlaken West, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Thun?

No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Thun. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Thun via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Ulm to Thun?

The distance between Ulm and Thun is 500 km. The road distance is 317.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Thun without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Ulm to Thun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Thun bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ulm to Thun train from?

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

Train or bus from Ulm to Thun?

The best way to get from Ulm to Thun is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Ulm to Thun bus arrive?

Ulm to Thun bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Ulm to Thun train arrive?

Ulm to Thun train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Ulm to Thun?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Thun is 317 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Ulm to Thun.

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

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Where can I stay near Thun?

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There are 7 ways to get from Ulm to Thun by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 60
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Thuntrain Ic6 / ...
5h 28m
CHF 73–336
Drive 317.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ulm to Thuncar 317.2 km
4h 8m
CHF 53–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 283 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Westbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
9h 5m
CHF 55–77
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingentrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Thuntrain
5h 46m
CHF 156–437
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Friedrichshafen Faehre to Romanshorn Autoquaiferry 197 / ...
3. Take the train from Romanshorn to Thuntrain Ic8
6h 12m
CHF 99–303
Train via Singen
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
2. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Singentrain Re3
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Thuntrain Ic8 / ...
6h 45m
CHF 91–293
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Thuntrain
6h 9m
CHF 144–534

Ulm to Thun by train

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Distance: 500 km
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Ulm, Germany and Thun, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Thun via Basel SBB in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulm to Thun, Bahnhof via Zurich Bus Station, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, and Interlaken West, Bahnhof in around 9h 5m.

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