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 CHF 44.

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

A bus is CHF 67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Vienna costing on average CHF 111.

A bus is CHF 416 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm to Vienna costing on average CHF 460.

The fastest way to travel from Ulm to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 45m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 17m.

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 90 flights per day.
• Around 21 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 ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Vienna by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Vienna by bus.
• Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Croatia Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Eurowings, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, GetJet Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Smartwings, Egypt Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, CitizenPlane to go to Vienna by flight.

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

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

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.