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Compare train and bus for Nuremberg to Ulm
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Ulm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
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$39 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Nuremberg to Ulm
How to get from Nuremberg to Ulm by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Ulm is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 2166 · 229077:37 AM2h19Nuremberg Hbf9:56 AMUlm Hbf$371One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
ICE 989+
842586:16 AM2h16Nuremberg Hbf8:32 AMUlm Hbf$301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 989+
842586:16 AM2h16Nuremberg Hbf8:32 AMUlm Hbf$301One-way1 transfer
Other options
59089 · 57137+
842687:39 AM2h29Nuremberg Hbf10:08 AMUlm Hbf$641One-way2 transfers
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842666:49 AM2h26Nuremberg Hbf9:15 AMUlm Hbf$641One-way1 transfer
ICE 985+
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ICE 20906:30 AM2h31Nuremberg Hbf9:01 AMUlm Hbf$681One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Ulm:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nuremberg to Ulm costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Ulm take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Ulm as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße.
- Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Ulm Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Ulm by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, agilis to go to Ulm by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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