How to travel from Linz to Ulm

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Linz to Ulm

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Ulm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €26.

Distance: 196 miles (317 km)

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€66

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Cheapest

€72

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5h 4m

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4h 34m

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4h 20m

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The cheapest way to travel from Linz to Ulm is a bus with an average price of €29.

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

A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Ulm costing on average €66.

A bus is €396 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Ulm costing on average €425.

The fastest way to travel from Linz to Ulm is by train with an average journey time of 4h 34m.

Other travel options to Ulm take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 35m.

Bus takes on average 6h 18m.

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 train as it is the most popular way to get from Linz to Ulm among Omio's users.

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:35 AM5h45
    Linz, Industriezeile
    8:20 AMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    271One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:35 AM5h45
    Linz, Industriezeile
    8:20 AMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    271One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ÖBB | ICEICE 210+ÖBBRJX19910
    8:45 AM4h16
    Linz Hbf
    1:01 PMUlm Hbf
    1201One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 1218+ÖBB | ICEICE 916
    8:34 AM4h57
    Linz Hbf
    1:31 PMUlm Hbf
    541One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 1216+ÖBB | ICEICE 224
    10:34 AM4h57
    Linz Hbf
    3:31 PMUlm Hbf
    541One-way
    1 transfer
  • Westbahn966
    5:26 PM4h21
    Linz Hbf
    9:47 PMUlm Hbf
    841One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:00 PM6h45
    Linz, Industriezeile
    8:45 PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    401One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:30 AM7h35
    Linz, Industriezeile
    3:05 PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    401One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:15 PM7h45
    Linz, Industriezeile
    6:00 AMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    411One-way
    1 transfer
  • Danish Air TransportDX191+Deutsche BahnICE 913
    5:40 AM4h46
    Linz Airport
    10:26 AMUlm Hbf
    1421One-way
    1 transfer
  • Danish Air TransportDX191+Deutsche BahnICE 915
    5:40 AM6h46
    Linz Airport
    12:26 PMUlm Hbf
    1421One-way
    1 transfer
  • Danish Air TransportDX193+Deutsche BahnICE 1015
    11:40 AM10h46
    Linz Airport
    10:26 PMUlm Hbf
    1421One-way
    1 transfer

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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 €29.

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

A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Ulm costing on average €66.

A bus is €396 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Ulm costing on average €425.

The fastest way to travel from Linz to Ulm is by train with an average journey time of 4h 34m.

Other travel options to Ulm take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 35m.

Bus takes on average 6h 18m.

The distance from Linz to Ulm is approximately 196 miles (317 km).
The average frequency per day from Linz to Ulm is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 3 flights 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 Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund to go to Ulm by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, Westbahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) to go to Ulm by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Linz to Ulm:
  • 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB | InterCity, Westbahn, EuroNight.
Omio customers who travel from Linz 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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