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 40 - SFr 80 and takes 9h 6m.

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 7m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.

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 Ost, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

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 35m.

How far is it from Ulm to Thun?

The distance between Ulm and Thun is 500 km. The road distance is 317 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 35m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m 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 35m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 9h 6m.

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 7m 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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Ulm to Thun - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

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

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 Basel SBBtrain 60
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Thuntrain Ic6 / ...
5h 35m
CHF 47–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Zurich Bus Stationbus 283 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ostbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
9h 6m
CHF 43–76
Drive 317 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Thuncar 317 km
4h 7m
CHF 50–72
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 38m
CHF 147–296
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 92–170
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 83–164
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 22m
CHF 115–389
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Thuntrain
6h 28m
CHF 137–324

Ulm to Thun by train

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5h 35mAverage Duration

CHF 47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 499.8 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulm to Thun, Bahnhof via Zurich Bus Station, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof in around 9h 6m.

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