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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 an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. 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 $38, while a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Nuremberg to Ulm
Compare the available ways to get from Nuremberg to Ulm, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Ulm:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Ulm costing on average $55 (€46).
Other travel options to Ulm take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
Tickets start at around $55 (€46) compared to roughly $31 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$24 (-€20). The journey takes 2h 20m versus 2h 9m 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.
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 · 22907
7:37 AM 2h19 Nuremberg Hbf 9:56 AM Ulm Hbf $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- IC 2166 · 22907
7:37 AM 2h19 Nuremberg Hbf 9:56 AM Ulm Hbf $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 703 · ICE 210
10:59 AM 2h02 Nuremberg Hbf 1:01 PM Ulm Hbf $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 989+
842586:16 AM 2h16 Nuremberg Hbf 8:32 AM Ulm Hbf $29 1 One-way 1 transfer - IC 2162 · 22911
11:42 AM 2h14 Nuremberg Hbf 1:56 PM Ulm Hbf $36 1 One-way 1 transfer - IC 2164 · 22909
9:41 AM 2h15 Nuremberg Hbf 11:56 AM Ulm Hbf $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
5:15 AM 5h10 Nürnberg, ZOB 10:25 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße $34 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
3:45 AM 5h35 Nürnberg, ZOB 9:20 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Ulm:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Ulm costing on average $55 (€46).
Other travel options to Ulm take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Ulm Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ulm by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, agilis, Bayerische Regiobahn, Regional to go to Ulm by train.
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