How to travel from Erlangen to Ulm

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Compare train for Erlangen to Ulm

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Ulm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a train costs an average of $63.

Distance: 94 miles (152 km)

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$63

Average price

$44

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$34

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3h 2m

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2h 32m

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7h 57m

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7h 27m

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2h 27m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Erlangen to Ulm is a bus with an average price of $44.

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

A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Ulm costing on average $63.

The fastest way to travel from Erlangen to Ulm is by train with an average journey time of 3h 2m.

Other travel options to Ulm take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 57m.

Yes, you can take a train between Erlangen and Ulm.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Erlangen to Ulm among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $63 compared to roughly $34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$28. The journey takes 2h 32m versus 2h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Erlangen to Ulm

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:05 AM9h00
    Erlangen, Busbahnhof
    3:05 PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    $311One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:05 AM9h00
    Erlangen, Busbahnhof
    3:05 PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    $311One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:45 PM8h40
    Erlangen, Busbahnhof
    10:25 PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    $451One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 AM11h20
    Erlangen, Busbahnhof
    7:20 PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 AM10h35
    Erlangen, Busbahnhof
    9:35 PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    $471One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:55 PM8h40
    Erlangen, Busbahnhof
    5:35 AMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    $491One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Erlangen 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 Erlangen to Ulm.

FAQs
You can travel between Erlangen and Ulm by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Erlangen to Ulm is a bus with an average price of $44.

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

A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Ulm costing on average $63.

The fastest way to travel from Erlangen to Ulm is by train with an average journey time of 3h 2m.

Other travel options to Ulm take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 57m.

The distance from Erlangen to Ulm is approximately 94 miles (152 km).
The average frequency per day from Erlangen to Ulm is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Erlangen to Ulm:
  • Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Ulm Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Erlangen to Ulm, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, agilis, Bayerische Regiobahn to go to Ulm by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Ulm by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Erlangen to Ulm often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Munich, Vienna, Berlin, Milan. 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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