How to travel from Ulm to Budapest

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ulm to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a train costs an average of €38.

Distance: 423 miles (681 km)

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Bus
Flight

€111

Average price

€52

Average price

Cheapest

€106

Average price

8h 51m

Average total duration

8h 21m

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30m

Additional time*

12h 8m

Average total duration

11h 38m

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30m

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4h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 27m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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0.7 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

2.0 - 4.1kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Wizz Air

Most popular airline

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from Ulm to Budapest

How to get from Ulm to Budapest by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Ulm to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
06:35AM11h45
Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
06:20PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
$681One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:35AM11h45
Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
06:20PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
$681One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurowings EW2784
05:55PM1h30
Stuttgart Airport
07:25PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$2731One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 911 · EC 115 · RJX 161 · EC 147
08:28AM8h51
Ulm Hbf
05:19PMBudapest Keleti
$801One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 117 · RJX 767 · EC 149
10:56AM8h23
Ulm Hbf
07:19PMBudapest Keleti
$1301One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 563 · RJX 67
11:36AM8h43
Ulm Hbf
08:19PMBudapest Keleti
$1301One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
12:30PM11h20
Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
11:50PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$681One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:35AM12h05
Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
06:40PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$681One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:45PM11h00
Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
07:45AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$741One-way
0 transfers
Wizz AirW62290
02:25PM1h35
Stuttgart Airport
04:00PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$731One-way
0 transfers
KLM CityhopperKL1826+KLMKL1363
06:00AM5h15
Stuttgart Airport
11:15AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$3451One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1826+KLMKL1369
06:00AM10h10
Stuttgart Airport
04:10PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$3451One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Ulm to Budapest

Travel to Budapest easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ulm to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Ulm and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ulm to Budapest is a flight with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Ulm to Budapest:

A flight is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ulm to Budapest costing on average $43 (€34).

A flight is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Budapest costing on average $48 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from Ulm to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 1m.

Bus takes on average 11h 0m.

The distance from Ulm to Budapest is approximately 423 miles (681 km).
The average frequency per day from Ulm to Budapest is:
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ulm and Budapest as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ulm to Budapest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Ulm Hbf and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
  • Buses mostly depart from Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ulm to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Westbahn to go to Budapest by train.
  • Travel with Wizz Air, Eurowings , Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, CityJet to go to Budapest by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Karat-S, Citylines to go to Budapest by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ulm to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Hungarian Railways (MÁV).
  • 5 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Eurowings , Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta.
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Karat-S, Citylines.
Omio customers who travel from Ulm to Budapest often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Budapest and these popular destinations at a great price.
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