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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Ulm is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Ulm is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Ulm?

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

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Ulm?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Schaffhausen and Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Zurich to Ulm?

The distance between Zurich and Ulm is 238 km. The road distance is 195.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Ulm without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €50 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Zurich to Ulm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Ulm bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Ulm train from?

Zurich to Ulm train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Ulm?

The best way to get from Zurich to Ulm is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus via Stuttgart, which costs and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Zurich to Ulm bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Ulm train arrive?

Zurich to Ulm train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Schaffhausen station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Ulm?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Ulm is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Zurich to Ulm.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Ulm?

There are 585+ hotels available in Ulm.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Ulm 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 Zürich HB to Schaffhausentrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re3
3. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
4h 4m
€52–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Ulmbus FlixBus 283
4h 35m
€20–35
Bus via Stuttgart
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Stuttgartbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart Hbf to Ulm Hbfbus
4h 22m
Drive 195.2 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Ulmcar 195.2 km
2h 39m
€34–49
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h
€114–246
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain 75
2. Take the bus from Konstanz Bahnhof to Ravensburg, Bahnhofbus 700
3. Take the train from Ravensburg, Bahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
4h 40m
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 25m
€115–283

Zurich to Ulm by train

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4h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 237.7 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Schaffhausen and Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Ulm Hbf via Stuttgart and Stuttgart Hbf in around 4h 22m.

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