How to travel from Linz to Ulm

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Linz to Ulm

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Linz to Ulm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. 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 €36, while a flight costs an average of €698.

Distance: 196 miles (317 km)

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€698

Average price

€92

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€36

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Cheapest

€73

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 8m

Average total duration

3h 8m

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4h 49m

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Fastest

4h 19m

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30m

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6h 13m

Average total duration

5h 43m

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30m

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4h 20m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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Danish Air Transport

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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

The cheapest way to travel from Linz to Ulm is a bus with an average price of €36.

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

A bus is €57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Ulm costing on average €92.

A bus is €662 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Ulm costing on average €698.

The fastest way to travel from Linz to Ulm is by train with an average journey time of 4h 49m.

Other travel options to Ulm take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 8m.

Bus takes on average 6h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Linz and Ulm including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Linz to Ulm among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 12m sooner (3h 8m by flight vs 4h 20m by car). Tickets start at around €698 compared to roughly €73 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Linz to Ulm

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBus
    12:30 AM5h55
    Linz
    6:25 AMUlm
    €271One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    12:30 AM5h55
    Linz
    6:25 AMUlm
    €271One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    12:30 AM5h55
    Linz
    6:25 AMUlm
    €271One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    1:30 AM5h55
    Linz
    7:25 AMUlm
    €321One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Linz 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 Linz to Ulm.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Linz and Ulm including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Linz to Ulm is a bus with an average price of €36.

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

A bus is €57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Ulm costing on average €92.

A bus is €662 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Ulm costing on average €698.

The fastest way to travel from Linz to Ulm is by train with an average journey time of 4h 49m.

Other travel options to Ulm take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 8m.

Bus takes on average 6h 13m.

The distance from Linz to Ulm is approximately 196 miles (317 km).
The average frequency per day from Linz to Ulm is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz 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 Linz to Ulm:
  • Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Ulm Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Linz to Ulm, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Danish Air Transport to go to Ulm by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Ulm by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | REX to go to Ulm by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Linz to Ulm with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
Omio customers who travel from Linz 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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