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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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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
zł2122 Average price | zł550 Average price | zł318 Average price Cheapest | zł588 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 17m Average total duration 11h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
Other travel options to Ulm take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 38m.
Bus takes on average 12h 17m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Geneva to Ulm
How to get from Geneva to Ulm by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Ulm is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM15h10Geneve, Place Dorcière3:05 PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straßezł2901One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM15h10Geneve, Place Dorcière3:05 PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straßezł2901One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH23898:55 PM1h15Geneva International Airport10:10 PMMunich Airportzł18241One-way0 transfers
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IC 713 · IC 488+
S6+
177738:35 AM6h36Geneva station3:11 PMUlm Hbfzł5901One-way4 transfers
IC 713 · IC 488 · ICE 5678:35 AM6h58Geneva station3:33 PMUlm Hbfzł6961One-way2 transfers
IR 1813 · IC 517 · RE 4920 · 30579:05 AM6h36Geneva station3:41 PMUlm Hbfzł7351One-way4 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 AM15h55Geneve, Place Dorcière3:30 AMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straßezł3391One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM11h35Geneve, Place Dorcière9:35 PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straßezł3531One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:25 AM11h00Geneve, Place Dorcière12:25 PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straßezł4461One-way1 transfer
KL1934 · KL18572:10 PM6h00Geneva International Airport8:10 PMMunich Airportzł13821One-way1 transfer
KL1934 · KL18592:10 PM8h15Geneva International Airport10:25 PMMunich Airportzł13821One-way1 transfer
KL1928 · KL18557:15 AM9h45Geneva International Airport5:00 PMMunich Airportzł13821One-way1 transfer
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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.
Other travel options to Ulm take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 38m.
Bus takes on average 12h 17m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti.
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