How to travel from Dresden to Ulm

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Dresden to Ulm

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dresden 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 flight which can get you there in 55m. 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 flight costs an average of $334.

Distance: 247 miles (399 km)

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Driving

$55

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$128

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$511

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$88

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 39m

Average total duration

7h 9m

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30m

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7h 4m

Average total duration

6h 34m

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3h 55m

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55m

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5h 19m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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1.2 - 2.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Ulm is a bus with an average price of $55 (€44).

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

A bus is $73 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Ulm costing on average $128 (€102).

A bus is $456 (€365) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Ulm costing on average $511 (€408).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Ulm is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Ulm take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 34m.

Bus takes on average 7h 9m.

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

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from Dresden to Ulm

How to get from Dresden to Ulm by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Dresden to Ulm is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    10:40 PM9h40
    Dresden
    8:20 AMUlm
    $571One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    10:40 PM9h40
    Dresden
    8:20 AMUlm
    $571One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    10:40 PM9h40
    Dresden
    8:20 AMUlm
    $571One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    1:40 AM10h10
    Dresden
    11:50 AMUlm
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden 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 Dresden to Ulm.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dresden and Ulm including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Ulm is a bus with an average price of $55 (€44).

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

A bus is $73 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Ulm costing on average $128 (€102).

A bus is $456 (€365) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Ulm costing on average $511 (€408).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Ulm is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Ulm take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 34m.

Bus takes on average 7h 9m.

The distance from Dresden to Ulm is approximately 247 miles (399 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Ulm is:
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

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

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

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