How to travel from Zurich to Ulm

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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Ulm

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Ulm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $27.

Distance: 97 miles (157 km)

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$59

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$42

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Cheapest

3h 57m

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3h 27m

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5h 31m

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5h 1m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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from Zurich to Ulm

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

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bus

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

FlixBus
06:30AM9h45
Zurich
04:15PMUlm
$341One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
06:30AM9h45
Zurich
04:15PMUlm
$341One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

BlaBlaCar Bus
03:05AM6h20
Zurich
09:25AMUlm
$481One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
10:05AM9h40
Zurich
07:45PMUlm
$361One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:35AM9h10
Zurich
07:45PMUlm
$411One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich 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 Zurich to Ulm.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Zurich and Ulm including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Ulm is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

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

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Ulm costing on average $27 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Ulm is by train with an average journey time of 3h 2m.

Other travel options to Ulm take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 20m.

The distance from Zurich to Ulm is approximately 97 miles (157 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Ulm is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Ulm 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 Zurich to Ulm:
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Ulm Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Ulm, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Ulm by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Ulm by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Ulm:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich 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.

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