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Compare train and bus for Ulm to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, while a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$68 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ulm to Zurich:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Zurich costing on average $68 (€57).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 1m.
Tickets start at around $68 (€57) compared to roughly $44 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-24.39 (€-20.40). The journey takes 3h 23m versus 2h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Ulm to Zurich
How to get from Ulm to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ulm to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 AM8h25Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße6:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$511One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 AM8h25Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße6:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$511One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 AM8h25Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße6:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$511One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:25 AM9h05Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$511One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 AM9h05Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße12:40 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$591One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ulm to Zurich:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Zurich costing on average $68 (€57).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 1m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ulm and Zurich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ulm Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.
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