How to travel from Ulm to Dresden

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ulm to Dresden

Train
Bus
Flight
Cheapest price 28Cheapest 30 93
Average price 88 44Cheapest 265
Average duration5h 51m8h 45m55m
Direct Options
First departure1:38 AM12:55 AM5:55 AM
Last departure11:17 PM11:55 PM10:25 PM
No. of daily departures969
Companies
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • BlaBlaCar
  • FlixBus
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from Ulm to Dresden

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

FlixBus
04:45PM9h45
Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße
02:30AMDresden, Hauptbahnhof
$491One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
04:45PM9h45
Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße
02:30AMDresden, Hauptbahnhof
$491One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
01:50AM8h45
Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße
10:35AMDresden, Hauptbahnhof
$531One-way
1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus
06:35AM11h30
Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße
06:05PMDresden, Hauptbahnhof
$531One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
11:30PM12h55
Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße
12:25PMDresden, Hauptbahnhof
$531One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
08:50PM9h10
Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße
06:00AMDresden, Hauptbahnhof
$541One-way
1 transfer

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Travel from Ulm to Dresden on FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains to Dresden from Ulm. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      FAQs: Travel from Ulm to Dresden

      FAQs: Travel to Dresden 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 Dresden.
      FAQs

      There are 3 ways to get from Ulm to Dresden: train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to go to Dresden from Ulm is by taking a train, which costs on average $32 (€28).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Ulm to Dresden:

      A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Ulm to Dresden costing on average $40 (€35).

      Taking a train costs $78 (€68) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $110 (€96).

      The quickest way to travel from Ulm to Dresden is by flight, which takes on average 55 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Taking a bus requires on average 9 h 10 min of travel time.

      Train takes on average 5 h 51 min.

      The Ulm to Dresden distance is around 247 miles (399 km).

      The average frequency per day from Ulm to Dresden is:

      • 4 buses per day.
      • 1 train per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Dresden from Ulm as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ulm to Dresden:

      • Buses most often depart from Ulm at Ulm, ZOB and arrive in Dresden at Dresden.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Ulm to Dresden:

      • You can go to Dresden from Ulm by bus with BlaBlaCar or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $40 (€35) with FlixBus from Ulm to Dresden on Omio.
      • You can go to Dresden from Ulm by train with Deutsche Bahn. You'll see cheap train tickets for $32 (€28) with Deutsche Bahn from Ulm to Dresden on Omio.

      Yes, there are direct routes from Ulm to Dresden with the following travel companies:

      • You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Dresden with FlixBus.

      Direct services to Dresden tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

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

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