How to travel from Bielefeld to Ulm

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Compare train and bus for Bielefeld to Ulm

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Ulm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a train costs an average of €70.

Distance: 259 miles (417 km)

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€134

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€53

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€75

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6h 5m

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5h 35m

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8h 25m

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7h 55m

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5h 34m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Bielefeld to Ulm is a bus with an average price of €53.

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

A bus is €81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Ulm costing on average €134.

The fastest way to travel from Bielefeld to Ulm is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Ulm take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 35m.

Bus takes on average 7h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bielefeld and Ulm including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bielefeld to Ulm among Omio's users.

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FAQs: Travel from Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld to Ulm.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bielefeld and Ulm including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bielefeld to Ulm is a bus with an average price of €53.

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

A bus is €81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Ulm costing on average €134.

The fastest way to travel from Bielefeld to Ulm is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Ulm take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 35m.

Bus takes on average 7h 55m.

The distance from Bielefeld to Ulm is approximately 259 miles (417 km).
The average frequency per day from Bielefeld to Ulm is:
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bielefeld to Ulm:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Ulm Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bielefeld to Ulm, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline to go to Ulm by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn to go to Ulm by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Ulm by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bielefeld to Ulm:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Bielefeld 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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