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Compare train and bus for Mannheim to Ulm
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Ulm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $69.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Mannheim to Ulm
Compare the available ways to get from Mannheim to Ulm, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Ulm:
A bus is $46 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Ulm costing on average $69 (€58).
Other travel options to Ulm take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
You'll arrive about 1h 14m sooner (1h 32m by train vs 2h 46m by car). Tickets start at around $69 (€58) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Mannheim to Ulm by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mannheim to Ulm is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:30 PM 3h05 Mannheim 8:35 PM Ulm $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:30 PM 3h05 Mannheim 8:35 PM Ulm $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:30 PM 3h05 Mannheim 8:35 PM Ulm $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:00 PM 3h25 Mannheim 9:25 PM Ulm $18 1 One-way 0 transfers5:00 PM 3h25 Mannheim 8:25 PM Ulm $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Ulm:
A bus is $46 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Ulm costing on average $69 (€58).
Other travel options to Ulm take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Ulm as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Ulm Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Ulm by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ulm by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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