How to travel from Vienna to Ulm

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Compare bus and train for Vienna to Ulm

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Ulm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, while a train costs an average of €91.

Distance: 293 miles (472 km)

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Driving

€91

Average price

€43

Average price

Cheapest

€102

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 52m

Average total duration

Fastest

6h 22m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 6m

Average total duration

7h 36m

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30m

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6h 13m

Average total duration

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Ulm is a bus with an average price of €49.

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

A bus is €57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Ulm costing on average €106.

A bus is €371 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Ulm costing on average €420.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Ulm is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 42m.

Other travel options to Ulm take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 16m.

Bus takes on average 8h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Vienna and Ulm including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Vienna to Ulm among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 27m sooner (5h 46m by train vs 6h 13m by car). Tickets start at around €106 compared to roughly €102 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Vienna to Ulm

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:20 AM8h55
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    11:15 AMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    381One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:20 AM8h55
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    11:15 AMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    381One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS187
    5:40 PM1h00
    Vienna International Airport
    6:40 PMMunich Airport
    2591One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRJX 68 · ICE 618
    6:28 PM6h46
    Vienna
    1:14 AMUlm Hbf
    561One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJX 66 · ICE 1060
    4:28 PM6h32
    Vienna
    11:00 PMUlm Hbf
    701One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB | RailjetRJ 650+EuroNightEN 50462
    11:02 PM8h35
    Vienna Airport
    7:37 AMUlm Hbf
    781One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:55 PM8h10
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    10:05 PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    391One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:45 PM8h00
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    8:45 PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    411One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:05 AM8h10
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    5:15 PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    411One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS213+Deutsche BahnICE 1013
    2:55 PM5h38
    Vienna International Airport
    8:33 PMUlm Hbf
    1991One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS211+Deutsche BahnICE 1013
    1:20 PM7h13
    Vienna International Airport
    8:33 PMUlm Hbf
    1991One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS209+Deutsche BahnICE 1013
    11:20 AM9h13
    Vienna International Airport
    8:33 PMUlm Hbf
    1991One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Ulm

Travel to Ulm 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 Vienna to Ulm.

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There are 2 options to travel between Vienna and Ulm including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Ulm is a bus with an average price of €49.

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

A bus is €57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Ulm costing on average €106.

A bus is €371 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Ulm costing on average €420.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Ulm is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 42m.

Other travel options to Ulm take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 16m.

Bus takes on average 8h 34m.

The distance from Vienna to Ulm is approximately 293 miles (472 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Ulm is:
  • Around 81 flights per day.
  • Around 30 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Ulm as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Ulm:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Ulm Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Ulm, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, EuroNight, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Ulm by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Ulm by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurobus SK to go to Ulm by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Ulm with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Westbahn, EuroNight.
  • 10 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline.
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Eurobus SK.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Ulm often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Munich, Stuttgart, Berlin, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ulm and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Ulm to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully experience Ulm, including its historic sites, the Ulm Minster, and the picturesque Danube views, a stay of 1 to 2 days is generally sufficient.
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