How to travel from Karlovy Vary to Ulm

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Compare train and bus for Karlovy Vary to Ulm

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlovy Vary 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 6h 11m. 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 €44, while a train costs an average of €107.

Distance: 181 miles (292 km)

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€107

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€56

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10h 27m

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Compare ways to travel from Karlovy Vary to Ulm

Compare the available ways to get from Karlovy Vary to Ulm, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Karlovy Vary to Ulm is a bus with an average price of €44.

This is compared to other travel options from Karlovy Vary to Ulm:

A bus is €63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlovy Vary to Ulm costing on average €107.

The fastest way to travel from Karlovy Vary to Ulm is by train with an average journey time of 6h 11m.

Other travel options to Ulm take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Karlovy Vary and Ulm including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Karlovy Vary 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 €107 compared to roughly €56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€50. The journey takes 5h 41m versus 3h 38m 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 Karlovy Vary to Ulm

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

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

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FAQs: Travel from Karlovy Vary 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 Karlovy Vary to Ulm.

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There are 2 options to travel between Karlovy Vary and Ulm including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Karlovy Vary to Ulm is a bus with an average price of €44.

This is compared to other travel options from Karlovy Vary to Ulm:

A bus is €63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlovy Vary to Ulm costing on average €107.

The fastest way to travel from Karlovy Vary to Ulm is by train with an average journey time of 6h 11m.

Other travel options to Ulm take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 27m.

The distance from Karlovy Vary to Ulm is approximately 181 miles (292 km).
The average frequency per day from Karlovy Vary to Ulm is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Karlovy Vary to Ulm:
  • Trains mostly depart from Karlovy Vary, nádraží and arrive in Ulm Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží and arrive in Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Karlovy Vary to Ulm, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy to go to Ulm by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Ulm by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Karlovy Vary 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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