4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Ulm to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 24 m
Buses per day
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 $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 4 buses that leave Ulm for Frankfurt am Main Airport on Wed, Aug 05, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 211 km distance in an average of 4 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 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.
FlixBus11:30 PM4h05Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße3:35 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$271One-way0 transfers- FlixBus9:40 PM4h15Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße1:55 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$281One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:35 AM4h10Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße7:45 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$361One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:20 AM5h05Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße4:25 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$491One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:30 PM4h05Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße3:35 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$271One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:35 AM4h10Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße7:45 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$361One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:40 PM4h15Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße1:55 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)$491One-way0 transfers
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 prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $124.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $156 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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 $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $65.
A bus is $129 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $156.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 21m.
Bus takes on average 3h 56m.
Tickets start at around $26 compared to roughly $51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25. The journey takes 3h 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, 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.
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 Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
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 tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | 9:40 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 4h15 | 1:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:30 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 4h05 | 3:35 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 6 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:35, the last at 22:25. The fastest bus covers the 131 miles (211 km) distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 131 miles (211 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 1:35 AM |
Last bus 10:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Ulm to Frankfurt am Main AirportYou can travel by bus between Ulm to Frankfurt am Main Airport with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $19. 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).
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- 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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