How to travel from Hanover to Ulm

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hanover to Ulm

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Ulm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, while a flight costs an average of $430.

Distance: 274 miles (442 km)

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Driving

$147

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$68

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$430

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$100

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5h 40m

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5h 10m

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10h 32m

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3h 41m

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1h 41m

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5h 59m

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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1.3 - 2.7kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Ulm is a bus with an average price of $52.

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

A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Ulm costing on average $67.

A bus is $166 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Ulm costing on average $218.

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Ulm is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 55m.

Other travel options to Ulm take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 48m.

Bus takes on average 9h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hanover and Ulm including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hanover to Ulm among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 41m faster (5h 18m by train vs 5h 59m by car) and roughly $33 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($67 vs $100). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Hanover to Ulm

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:25 PM10h20
    Hanover Central Station
    8:45 AMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:25 PM10h20
    Hanover Central Station
    8:45 AMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2103
    8:05 PM1h10
    Hannover Airport
    9:15 PMMunich Airport
    $2001One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 575 · ICE 565
    8:53 AM4h40
    Hanover Hbf
    1:33 PMUlm Hbf
    $931One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 577 · ICE 567
    10:53 AM4h40
    Hanover Hbf
    3:33 PMUlm Hbf
    $1221One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 787 · ICE 116+Bayerische Regiobahn86713
    11:27 AM5h34
    Hanover Hbf
    5:01 PMUlm Hbf
    $1381One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:55 PM12h55
    Hanover Central Station
    12:50 PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:20 AM14h45
    Hanover Central Station
    3:05 PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:15 PM11h35
    Hanover Central Station
    12:50 AMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH49 · LH96
    6:10 AM3h00
    Hannover Airport
    9:10 AMMunich Airport
    $2561One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH49 · LH98
    6:10 AM4h00
    Hannover Airport
    10:10 AMMunich Airport
    $2561One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH47 · LH128
    6:50 PM4h20
    Hannover Airport
    11:10 PMMunich Airport
    $3671One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Hanover 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 Hanover to Ulm.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hanover and Ulm including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Ulm is a train with an average price of $67.

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

A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hanover to Ulm costing on average $68.

A train is $363 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Ulm costing on average $430.

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Ulm is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 41m.

Other travel options to Ulm take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 48m.

Bus takes on average 10h 32m.

The distance from Hanover to Ulm is approximately 274 miles (442 km).
The average frequency per day from Hanover to Ulm is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover 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 Hanover to Ulm:
  • Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Ulm Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße.
  • Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hanover to Ulm, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Ulm by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Ulm by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Ulm by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hanover to Ulm:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti.
Omio customers who travel from Hanover 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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