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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 18 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Zurich is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ulm and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Schaffhausen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Ulm to Zurich?

The distance between Ulm and Zurich is 245 km. The road distance is 195.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Ulm to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ulm to Zurich train from?

Ulm to Zurich train services, operated by DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Ulm to Zurich?

The best way to get from Ulm to Zurich is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Ulm to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ulm to Zurich train arrive?

Ulm to Zurich train services, operated by DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB), arrive at Schaffhausen station.

Can I drive from Ulm to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Zurich is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Ulm to Zurich.

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

Book your Ulm to Zurich train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ulm to Zurich?

Book your Ulm to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Ulm to Zurich - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Ulm to Zurich by train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain Re3
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Stadelhofentrain S12 / ...
3h 41m
CHF 27–53
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Zurich Bus Stationbus 283 / ...
4h 35m
CHF 18–35
Drive 195.2 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Zurichcar 195.2 km
2h 40m
CHF 32–45
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3h 40m
CHF 126–281
Train via Friedrichshafen
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
2. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain Re3
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Stadelhofentrain S12 / ...
4h 19m
CHF 29–67
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Ravensburg, Bahnhoftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ravensburg, Bahnhof to Konstanz Bahnhofbus 700
3. Take the train from Konstanz to Zürich HBtrain
5h 5m
Train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
4h 28m
CHF 105–282

Ulm to Zurich by train

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3h 41mAverage Duration

CHF 27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 244.7 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Zürich Stadelhofen via Schaffhausen in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ulm to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 18–35 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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