- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Cheapest price
$71
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
11 h 20 m
Average duration
12 h 4 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
571 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ulm to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ulm to Amsterdam will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
Of the 14 buses that leave Ulm for Amsterdam on Sat, Jul 18, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct buses cover the 571 km distance in an average of 12 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 20 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the slowest buses will take 12 h 30 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 Ulm to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $104.
Distance: 354 miles (571 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$60 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price | $181 Average price | $157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 43m Average total duration 15h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ulm to Amsterdam:
A bus is $84 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Amsterdam costing on average $145 (€119).
A bus is $121 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm to Amsterdam costing on average $181 (€149).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 35m.
Bus takes on average 15h 13m.
Tickets start at around $60 (€50) compared to roughly $157 (€129) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $96 (€79). The journey takes 15h 13m versus 7h 52m 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.
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 02:35AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
The table below shows live departures for Ulm to Amsterdam buses for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 16h10 | 1:00 PM Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 11h20 | 9:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 13h15 | 12:40 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 12h10 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:25 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 12h55 | 12:20 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 16h05 | 3:35 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 12h15 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 12h30 | 8:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 13h30 | 9:10 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 12h05 | 9:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
30489 · 1699 | 10:30 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 19h25 | 5:55 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 14h45 | 7:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 15h35 | 8:20 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 15h05 | 8:25 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Ulm to Amsterdam run on average 10 times per day, taking around 15h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€33) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 354 miles (571 km) distance in 11h 20m.
Distance 354 miles (571 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€33) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 11h 20m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
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Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Amsterdam — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Amsterdam trip today.
World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Leading museum dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, with the largest collection of his paintings, drawings, and personal letters.
Poignant museum in the secret annex where Anne Frank hid. Essential for understanding the Holocaust through a personal story.
Amsterdam’s central square, surrounded by major monuments and historic buildings. A natural starting point for first-time visitors.
Elegant canal district lined with 17th-century merchant houses, bridges, and waterside views. Ideal for scenic walks and photos.
Amsterdam’s largest urban park, great for strolling, picnics, and open-air culture. A favorite retreat for locals and visitors.
Deep-fried beef ragout croquettes with a crisp crumb coating. A classic Dutch bar snack and street food often eaten with mustard.
Raw herring, usually served with onions and pickles. A famous Dutch seafood tradition, especially popular from street fish stalls.
Thin Dutch pancakes served sweet or savory. They are a long-standing everyday favorite in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands.
Two-Michelin-star restaurant offering inventive Dutch tasting menus in an intimate fine-dining space.
Historic canal-side cafe known for Dutch classics, beers, and genever in a traditional brown-cafe setting.
Popular pancake house serving classic Dutch pannenkoeken and poffertjes in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
Amsterdam is pricier than many European cities, with high hotel rates, mid-range dining, and paid transit, though budget eats and supermarket meals can help control daily costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small tips at cafes are appreciated but not expected.
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