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 €21. 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 €21, and a train costs an average of €22.

Distance: 97 miles (157 km)

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€46

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€34

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3h 57m

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3h 27m

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Deutsche Bahn

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from Zurich to Ulm

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Deutsche BahnIC 282 · ICE 915
08:37AM3h49
Zurich HB
12:26PMUlm Hbf
$551One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:50PM7h30
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
11:20PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
$451One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Deutsche BahnEC 99 · 3688
09:32AM3h06
Zurich HB
12:38PMUlm Hbf
$871One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 380+SBBS6+Deutsche Bahn17769 · 4242
09:37AM3h34
Zurich HB
01:11PMUlm Hbf
$541One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 380 · ICE 595
09:37AM4h23
Zurich HB
02:00PMUlm Hbf
$551One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnRE 4912 · 3049 · 3076
08:05AM3h35
Zurich HB
11:40AMUlm Hbf
$1051One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:30AM9h45
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
05:15PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
$491One-way
1 transfer

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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 $28 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Ulm is by train with an average journey time of 3h 34m.

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:
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Ulm Hbf.
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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