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Compare train and bus for Ulm to Augsburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm to Augsburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. 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 $10, while a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Ulm to Augsburg
Compare the available ways to get from Ulm to Augsburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ulm to Augsburg:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Augsburg costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Augsburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 24m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (45m by train vs 58m by car). Tickets start at around $28 compared to roughly $15 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.
Travel optionsfrom Ulm to Augsburg
How to get from Ulm to Augsburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ulm to Augsburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:25 AM 1h05 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße 7:30 AM Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:25 AM 1h05 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße 7:30 AM Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 59110:02 AM 0h39 Ulm Hbf 10:41 AM Augsburg Hbf $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
ICE 6996:08 AM 0h43 Ulm Hbf 6:51 AM Augsburg Hbf $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 10616:38 AM 0h43 Ulm Hbf 7:21 AM Augsburg Hbf $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
9638:15 AM 0h48 Ulm Hbf 9:03 AM Augsburg Hbf $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus7:25 PM 0h55 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße 8:20 PM Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus10:20 AM 0h55 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße 11:15 AM Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 PM 1h00 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße 9:40 PM Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ulm to Augsburg:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Augsburg costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Augsburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 24m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ulm and Augsburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ulm Hbf and arrive in Augsburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße and arrive in Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, TGV, agilis to go to Augsburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Darojković Promet, Infobus to go to Augsburg by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, TGV.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Darojković Promet, Infobus.
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