4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Ulm to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$28
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$36
Fastest journey on Sep 20
4 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
6 h 58 m
Buses on Sep 20
4
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ulm to Frankfurt am Main Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ulm to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 4 buses from Ulm to Frankfurt am Main Airport, including 2 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 211 km distance in an average of 6 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 13 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.
FlixBus3:35 AM4h10Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße7:45 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$281One-way0 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus4:45 PM5h30Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße10:15 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$331One-way1 transfer
30489 · 3048210:30 AM13h05Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße11:35 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$421One-way1 transfer- FlixBus11:20 AM5h05Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße4:25 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$431One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:35 AM4h10Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße7:45 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$281One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:20 AM5h05Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße4:25 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$431One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:45 PM5h30Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße10:15 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$331One-way1 transfer
- 30489 · 3048210:30 AM13h05Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße11:35 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$421One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Ulm to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a flight costs an average of $342.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $342 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ulm to Frankfurt am Main Airport:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $80.
A bus is $308 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $342.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 13m.
Bus takes on average 4h 56m.
Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17. The journey takes 4h 56m versus 3h 12m 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.
Ulm to Frankfurt am Main Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Live departures
Ulm to Frankfurt am Main Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ulm to Frankfurt am Main Airport buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30489 · 30482 | 10:30 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 13h05 | 11:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 11:20 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 5h05 | 4:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 5h30 | 10:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
| FlixBus | 3:35 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 4h10 | 7:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ulm to Frankfurt am Main Airport
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Buses from Ulm to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:35, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 131 miles (211 km) distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 131 miles (211 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 1:35 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Ulm to Frankfurt am Main AirportYou can travel by bus between Ulm to Frankfurt am Main Airport with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Ulm to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ulm to Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport, 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.
- 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.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Ulm to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Most Ulm to Frankfurt am Main Airport buses use the Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße to Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) station pair. Use this guide to compare Ulm and Frankfurt am Main Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße from Ulm city centre
Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße is 3 km from Ulm city centre. Public transport options include:
Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße bus station facilities and services
Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße. ATMs are available at Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße: Bus stop is accessible for persons with reduced mobility.
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