How to travel from Ulm to Zurich

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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 prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $28.

Distance: 97 miles (157 km)

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$48

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$45

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3h 52m

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3h 22m

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5h 11m

Average total duration

4h 41m

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from Ulm to Zurich

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Deutsche BahnICE 618 · IC 60408 · IC 561
01:16AM7h10
Ulm Hbf
08:26AMZurich HB
$511One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

Deutsche BahnICE 618 · IC 60408 · IC 561
01:16AM7h10
Ulm Hbf
08:26AMZurich HB
$511One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche Bahn32475 · 32472+SBBS62+Deutsche BahnS 9
04:55AM3h58
Ulm Hbf
08:53AMZurich HB
$1091One-way
3 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 698 · IC 60403
12:01AM8h04
Ulm Hbf
08:05AMZurich HB
$751One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn32475 · 32472 · RE 4913
04:55AM4h00
Ulm Hbf
08:55AMZurich HB
$1091One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn17739 · 32470 · S 9
12:18AM6h35
Ulm Hbf
06:53AMZurich HB
$1091One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ulm to Zurich

Travel to Zurich 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 Zurich.

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There are 2 options to travel between Ulm and Zurich including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Ulm to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $28 (€22).

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

A bus is $0.03 (€0.02) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Zurich costing on average $28 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from Ulm to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 3h 36m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 55m.

The distance from Ulm to Zurich is approximately 97 miles (157 km).
The average frequency per day from Ulm to Zurich is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ulm to Zurich:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ulm to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft, DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) to go to Zurich by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Ulm to Zurich:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Ulm to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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