How to travel from Ulm to Vienna

There are 3 options to travel between Ulm and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Ulm to Vienna is a bus with an average price of €45.

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

A bus is €66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Vienna costing on average €112.

A bus is €431 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm to Vienna costing on average €476.

The fastest way to travel from Ulm to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 50m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 16m.

Bus takes on average 8h 25m.

The distance from Ulm to Vienna is approximately 293 miles (472 km).

The average frequency per day from Ulm to Vienna is:

• Around 85 flights per day.
• Around 22 trains per day.
• Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ulm and Vienna 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 Vienna:

• Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Ulm Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ulm to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Egypt Air, British Airways, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Eurowings, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Smartwings, Bulgaria Air, GetJet Airlines to go to Vienna by flight.
• Travel with ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn to go to Vienna by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Vienna by bus.

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

• 9 direct flights per day with Avion Express Malta, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines.
• 2 direct trains per day with EuroNight, Westbahn.
• 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

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

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

In Vienna, you can explore the Prater for amusement rides and the iconic Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel, visit the Naschmarkt for international foods and local specialties, enjoy a scenic Danube River Cruise, and witness classical equestrian performances at the Spanish Riding School. For nature enthusiasts, the Vienna Woods offer picturesque hiking trails. Notable sights include the Schönbrunn Palace with its extensive gardens, the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace with its impressive art collection, the historic Hofburg Palace, and the renowned Vienna State Opera.

Three to four days are ideal to explore Vienna's major attractions, including Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace, and the city’s vibrant cultural scene.