How to travel from Geneva to Ulm

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Ulm

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Ulm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł318 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł318, while a flight costs an average of zł2122.

Distance: 235 miles (379 km)

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Driving

zł2122

Average price

zł550

Average price

zł318

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Cheapest

zł588

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 45m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 45m

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2h 0m

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6h 38m

Average total duration

6h 8m

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30m

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12h 17m

Average total duration

11h 47m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 42m

Average total duration

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1.1 - 2.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Ulm is a bus with an average price of zł318.

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

A bus is zł232 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Ulm costing on average zł550.

A bus is zł1804 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Ulm costing on average zł2122.

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Ulm is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 45m.

Other travel options to Ulm take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 38m.

Bus takes on average 12h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Geneva and Ulm including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Geneva to Ulm among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around zł318 compared to roughly zł588 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł269. The journey takes 11h 47m versus 5h 42m 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.

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.

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from Geneva to Ulm

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:55 PM15h10
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    3:05 PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    2901One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:55 PM15h10
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    3:05 PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    2901One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2389
    8:55 PM1h15
    Geneva International Airport
    10:10 PMMunich Airport
    18241One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 713 · IC 488+SBBS6+Deutsche Bahn17773
    8:35 AM6h36
    Geneva station
    3:11 PMUlm Hbf
    5901One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 713 · IC 488 · ICE 567
    8:35 AM6h58
    Geneva station
    3:33 PMUlm Hbf
    6961One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIR 1813 · IC 517 · RE 4920 · 3057
    9:05 AM6h36
    Geneva station
    3:41 PMUlm Hbf
    7351One-way
    4 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 AM15h55
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    3:30 AMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    3391One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:00 AM11h35
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    9:35 PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    3531One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:25 AM11h00
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    12:25 PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    4461One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1934 · KL1857
    2:10 PM6h00
    Geneva International Airport
    8:10 PMMunich Airport
    13821One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1934 · KL1859
    2:10 PM8h15
    Geneva International Airport
    10:25 PMMunich Airport
    13821One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1928 · KL1855
    7:15 AM9h45
    Geneva International Airport
    5:00 PMMunich Airport
    13821One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva 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 Geneva to Ulm.

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There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Ulm including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Ulm is a bus with an average price of zł318.

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

A bus is zł232 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Ulm costing on average zł550.

A bus is zł1804 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Ulm costing on average zł2122.

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Ulm is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 45m.

Other travel options to Ulm take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 38m.

Bus takes on average 12h 17m.

The distance from Geneva to Ulm is approximately 235 miles (379 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Ulm is:
  • Around 55 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva 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 Geneva to Ulm:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Ulm Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Ulm, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Air France, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways to go to Ulm by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Ulm by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Ulm by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Geneva to Ulm:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva 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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