How to travel from Ulm to Budapest

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 bus with an average price of €60.

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

A bus is €80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Budapest costing on average €139.

A bus is €349 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm to Budapest costing on average €408.

The fastest way to travel from Ulm to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 0m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 1m.

Bus takes on average 12h 1m.

The distance from Ulm to Budapest is approximately 423 miles (681 km).

The average frequency per day from Ulm to Budapest is:

• Around 33 flights per day.
• Around 12 buses per day.
• Around 10 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 KLM, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Turkish Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Wizz Air, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Malta Air, Avion Express Malta, CitizenPlane, GetJet Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Ryanair, British Airways to go to Budapest by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Budapest by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Budapest by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Ulm to Budapest with the following travel companies:

• 3 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Wizz Air, Malta Air, Avion Express Malta, Ryanair.
• 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 0 direct trains per day with EuroNight.

Omio customers who travel from Ulm to Budapest often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich, Zagreb. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Budapest and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Budapest to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Budapest, you can relax at the Széchenyi Thermal Bath, explore the vibrant Great Market Hall, take a scenic cruise on the Danube River for unique views of landmarks, visit the House of Terror Museum, and enjoy a performance at the Hungarian State Opera House. Don't miss sights like Buda Castle, the Parliament Building, Fisherman's Bastion, St. Stephen's Basilica, and Heroes' Square for their stunning architecture and historical significance.

Three to four days are generally recommended to explore Budapest’s main attractions, including the historic Buda Castle, thermal baths, and vibrant ruin bars.