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 €23 - €40 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 38m 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 six times a week, 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 Singen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Zurich to Ulm?

The distance between Zurich and Ulm is 286 km. The road distance is 194.7 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 bus which takes 4h 35m and costs €23 - €40.

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

The bus from Zurich Bus Station to Ulm takes 4h 35m including transfers and departs six times a week.

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 bus which takes 4h 35m and costs €23 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 4h 37m.

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 Singen station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Ulm?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Ulm is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Zurich to Ulm.

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

Book your Zurich to Ulm train tickets online with Omio.

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 577+ hotels available in Ulm.

Zurich to Ulm - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Ulm by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Ulm283 / ...
4h 35m
€23–40
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to SingenIc
2. Take the train from Singen to Ulm HauptbahnhofRe3
4h 37m
€50–77
Drive 194.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Ulm194.7 km
2h 38m
€34–49
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)ZRH - STR
2. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
4h 1m
€119–256
Train via Friedrichshafen
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to SchaffhausenS9 / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Friedrichsh. StadtbahnhofRe3
3. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Ulm HauptbahnhofRe5 / ...
4h 42m
€32–74

Zurich to Ulm by bus

6Weekly Buses

4h 35mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 286.4 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Ulm 6 times a week. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Singen in around 4h 37m.

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