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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ulm to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 40m. 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 bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 239 miles (386 km)
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€100 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest |
5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Ulm to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Ulm to Aachen:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Aachen costing on average $58 (€46).
A bus is $184 (€146) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm to Aachen costing on average $217 (€173).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 2m.
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ulm and Aachen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ulm Hbf and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Aachen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aachen by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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