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Museum Ulm
The city museum presents archaeology, art and cultural history, including the famous Lion Man from the Ice Age. A strong all-round museum in the old town.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 14 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Ulm 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 to Ulm will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 15 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Ulm on Fri, Jun 19, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 213 km distance in an average of 4 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 4 h 25 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Ulm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $122.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price | $202 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Ulm:
A bus is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Ulm costing on average $81 (€66).
A bus is $174 (€143) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Ulm costing on average $202 (€165).
Other travel options to Ulm take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 52m.
Bus takes on average 4h 22m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $52 (€43) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€20). The journey takes 4h 22m versus 3h 22m 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:03PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Ulm buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 3:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h25 | 8:15 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 4h05 | 8:15 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h50 | 9:05 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 4h30 | 9:05 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 0 transfersDirect | |
54153 · 30488 | 8:55 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 11h25 | 8:20 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 5h50 | 2:50 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 5h35 | 7:20 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 5h05 | 7:20 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h05 | 7:20 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h20 | 9:35 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h40 | 10:25 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h40 | 12:50 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 4h15 | 12:50 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Ulm run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $19 (€16) by train.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 132 miles (213 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 132 miles (213 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Ulm — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ulm trip today.
The city museum presents archaeology, art and cultural history, including the famous Lion Man from the Ice Age. A strong all-round museum in the old town.
A respected contemporary art museum with rotating exhibitions from the Weishaupt collection. Known for modern architecture and high-quality international art shows.
An unusual museum dedicated to bread, nutrition and cultural history. It is a distinctive local favorite with thoughtful exhibitions beyond the culinary theme.
The most atmospheric part of central Ulm, ideal for walking among canals, timber-framed houses and small bridges. It is one of the city’s most photogenic areas.
The large square around Ulm Minster is the natural focal point of the city center. It is the best place to appreciate the cathedral facade and urban atmosphere.
The Danube riverfront offers relaxed walking, views toward Neu-Ulm and access to several of the city’s best photo spots. A pleasant option for sunset and casual strolling.
Large Swabian filled pasta pockets, usually stuffed with minced meat, spinach, onions, and herbs. They are one of the best-known regional specialties around Ulm.
Soft Swabian egg noodles layered with melted cheese and topped with fried onions. A classic comfort dish commonly found in Ulm and across Baden-Württemberg.
A traditional Swabian dish of lentils served with Spätzle, often accompanied by sausages. It is a staple of the local home-style cuisine.
Historic traditional restaurant in the fishermen’s quarter, known for Swabian classics and regional fish dishes in a charming old-town setting.
Well-regarded modern brewery restaurant and hotel venue serving craft beer and contemporary regional cuisine in a stylish atmosphere.
Established restaurant in a historic building, appreciated for refined regional dishes and an elegant but relaxed atmosphere near the old town.
Moderate by German standards. Budget eats are reasonable, while hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis, or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
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Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße -> Ulm Hauptbahnhof
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