How to travel from Basel to Ulm

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Ulm

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Ulm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr196. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m. 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 kr196, and a train costs an average of kr367.

Distance: 126 miles (203 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Ulm is a bus with an average price of kr341.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Ulm:

A bus is kr612 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Ulm costing on average kr953.

A bus is kr3079 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Ulm costing on average kr3419.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Ulm is by train with an average journey time of 3h 32m.

Other travel options to Ulm take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 49m.

Flight takes on average 7h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Basel and Ulm including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Basel to Ulm among Omio's users.

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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Ulm

Travel to Ulm easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Ulm.

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There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Ulm including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Ulm is a bus with an average price of kr341.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Ulm:

A bus is kr612 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Ulm costing on average kr953.

A bus is kr3079 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Ulm costing on average kr3419.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Ulm is by train with an average journey time of 3h 32m.

Other travel options to Ulm take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 49m.

Flight takes on average 7h 20m.

The distance from Basel to Ulm is approximately 126 miles (203 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Ulm is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Ulm as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Ulm:
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Ulm Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Ulm, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Ulm by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Ulm by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Basel to Ulm:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Ulm often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Munich, Stuttgart, Berlin, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ulm and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Ulm to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully experience Ulm, including its historic sites, the Ulm Minster, and the picturesque Danube views, a stay of 1 to 2 days is generally sufficient.

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