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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
$27
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
236 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salzburg to Ulm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Ulm will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 7 buses that leave Salzburg for Ulm 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 236 km distance in an average of 4 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 5 h 45 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Ulm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. 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 $22, and a flight costs an average of $165.
Distance: 146 miles (236 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $450 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Salzburg to Ulm:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Ulm costing on average $55 (€45).
A bus is $420 (€344) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Ulm costing on average $450 (€368).
Other travel options to Ulm take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
Flight takes on average 4h 1m.
You'll arrive about -1h -50m sooner (3h 47m by bus vs 2h 57m by car) and save roughly $-5.00 (€-4.09) compared to fuel and tolls ($30 (€25) vs $25 (€21)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Darojković Promet | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Ulm buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 3:10 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 4h50 | 8:00 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 4h30 | 9:20 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 5h10 | 11:15 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 6h15 | 5:15 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 5h45 | 11:20 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 1 transfer | |
0 | 8:00 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 3h10 | 11:10 PM Ulm, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof Ost (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 5h50 | 3:30 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Salzburg to Ulm run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 146 miles (236 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 146 miles (236 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 12:15 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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