The cheapest and fastest buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 35 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
210 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 7 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Ulm Hbf on Sun, Jun 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 210 km distance in an average of 4 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 5 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus4:10 AM4h05Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)8:15 AMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße$261One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:35 PM4h15Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)12:50 AMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße$261One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:35 AM4h30Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)9:05 AMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße$261One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 AM5h00Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)6:05 AMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße$341One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM5h30Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)2:50 PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße$371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus4:10 AM4h05Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)8:15 AMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße$261One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:35 PM4h15Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)12:50 AMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße$261One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:35 AM4h30Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)9:05 AMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße$261One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 AM5h00Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)6:05 AMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße$341One-way1 transfer
FlixBus2:15 PM5h05Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)7:20 PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße$411One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $133.
Distance: 130 miles (210 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price | $175 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf costing on average $66 (€54).
A bus is $150 (€123) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf costing on average $175 (€143).
Other travel options to Ulm Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 16m.
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $52 (€43) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27 (€22). The journey takes 4h 26m versus 2h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 5h05 | 6:20 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 4h15 | 10:50 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 4h15 | 11:50 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 5h00 | 6:05 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf
Buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:10, the last at 19:35. The fastest bus covers the 130 miles (210 km) distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 130 miles (210 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 2:10 AM |
Last bus 7:35 PM |
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Bus providers: FlixBus, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o., BlaBlaCar from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm HbfYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf with FlixBus, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o., BlaBlaCar for as low as $18 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ulm Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o.
- A passenger can receive a partial refund if a written request is submitted at least 24 hours before the journey (25% fee) or between 24 and 12 hours before (50% fee)
- tickets cannot be canceled or refunded within 12 hours of departure.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o.
- An additional fee may be charged by the driver for storing luggage in the compartment, with prices varying by route.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf
Most Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ulm Hbf buses use the Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) to Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main Airport and Ulm Hbf bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Getting to Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) bus station facilities and services
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Hausmann's (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, offering various banking services.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Getting to Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße from Ulm city centre
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