How to get from Essen to Ulm

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What is the best way to travel from Essen to Ulm?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Trains, Carpool and Flights to Ulm from Essen. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
9h 5m
£22
£30
5
Train
4h 19m
£24
£31
150
Car
5h 0m
£31
£33
1
Flight
6h 50m
£76
£139
47

What is the cheapest way to reach Ulm from Essen?

You can reach Ulm with just £22 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Monday
from £93
Tuesday
from £22
Wednesday
from £24
Thursday
from £107
Friday
from £29
Saturday
from £30
Sunday
from £24

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • LC Perú
    9h 0m
    0
    08:30
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    17:30
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £93
  • EasyJet Airline
    18h 20m
    0
    15:55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:15
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £104
  • Eurowings
    17h 40m
    0
    16:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:05
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £108

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Essen
    Central Station
    05:35
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    12h 30m
    0
    09:05
    Essen
    Central Station
    21:35
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    12:20
    Essen
    Central Station
    22:25
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Wizz Air
    23h 25m
    0
    15:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    15:20
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £76
  • Avion Express
    19h 35m
    0
    15:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:00
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Avion Express
    Economy
    from £120
  • Eurowings
    26h 20m
    0
    19:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    21:45
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £122

    Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 40m
    0
    04:30
    Essen
    Central Station
    09:10
    Ulm
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 38m
    0
    23:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    04:38
    Ulm
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 38m
    0
    23:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    04:38
    Ulm
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £27
  • Cheapest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 0m
    0
    08:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    13:50
    Ulm
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £37
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Condor
    18h 45m
    0
    15:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:15
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Condor
    Economy
    from £103
  • Eurowings
    19h 15m
    0
    15:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:15
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £108
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    20h 30m
    0
    13:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:15
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £130

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Air Serbia
    16h 15m
    0
    20:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    12:55
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Air Serbia
    Economy
    from £107
  • TUIfly
    30h 40m
    0
    05:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    12:30
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    TUIfly
    Economy
    from £119
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    9h 25m
    0
    06:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    15:35
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £128

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    11h 45m
    0
    08:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    20:30
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    12h 30m
    0
    09:05
    Essen
    Central Station
    21:35
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    10h 40m
    0
    13:25
    Essen
    Central Station
    00:05
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 40m
    0
    13:30
    Essen
    19:10
    Ulm
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £31

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    11h 45m
    0
    08:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    20:30
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    10h 40m
    0
    13:25
    Essen
    Central Station
    00:05
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Essen
    Central Station
    05:35
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • Cheapest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 0m
    0
    17:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    22:40
    Ulm
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £32
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    15h 5m
    0
    06:55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    22:00
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £132
  • Avion Express
    12h 45m
    0
    07:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    20:05
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Avion Express
    Economy
    from £159
  • Wizz Air
    23h 25m
    0
    15:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    15:20
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £181

    Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 1m
    0
    02:09
    Essen
    Central Station
    09:10
    Ulm
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 36m
    0
    23:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    05:36
    Ulm
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 24m
    0
    17:34
    Essen
    Central Station
    23:58
    Ulm
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £41
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    11h 45m
    0
    08:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    20:30
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    10h 40m
    0
    13:25
    Essen
    Central Station
    00:05
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Essen
    Central Station
    05:35
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Wizz Air
    6h 50m
    0
    08:30
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    15:20
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £92
  • Eurowings
    21h 45m
    0
    17:35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    15:20
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £143
  • Avion Express
    15h 35m
    0
    06:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    22:00
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Avion Express
    Economy
    from £165

What are the fastest trips from Essen to Ulm?

You can get to Ulm from Essen in just 4h 19m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Monday
from 9h 0m
Tuesday
from 7h 30m
Wednesday
from 4h 40m
Thursday
from 6h 50m
Friday
from 5h 40m
Saturday
from 5h 0m
Sunday
from 4h 19m

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • LC Perú
    9h 0m
    0
    08:30
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    17:30
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £93
  • Eurowings
    17h 40m
    0
    16:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:05
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £108
  • EasyJet Airline
    18h 20m
    0
    15:55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:15
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £104

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Condor
    7h 30m
    0
    07:55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    15:25
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Condor
    Economy
    from £133
  • LC Perú
    17h 30m
    0
    15:45
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    09:15
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £134
  • Avion Express
    19h 35m
    0
    15:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:00
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Avion Express
    Economy
    from £120
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Essen
    Central Station
    05:35
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    12:20
    Essen
    Central Station
    22:25
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    11h 35m
    0
    13:15
    Essen
    Central Station
    00:50
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 40m
    0
    04:30
    Essen
    Central Station
    09:10
    Ulm
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 38m
    0
    23:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    04:38
    Ulm
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 38m
    0
    23:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    04:38
    Ulm
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £27
  • Fastest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 0m
    0
    08:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    13:50
    Ulm
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £37
  • Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Avion Express
    8h 40m
    0
    06:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    15:20
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Avion Express
    Economy
    from £200
  • TUIfly
    17h 30m
    0
    16:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:15
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    TUIfly
    Economy
    from £198
  • Condor
    18h 45m
    0
    15:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:15
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Condor
    Economy
    from £103

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Eurowings
    6h 50m
    0
    07:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    14:40
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £130
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    9h 25m
    0
    06:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    15:35
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £128
  • Air Serbia
    16h 15m
    0
    20:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    12:55
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Air Serbia
    Economy
    from £107

    Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 40m
    0
    13:30
    Essen
    19:10
    Ulm
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £31
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Essen
    Central Station
    05:35
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    10h 40m
    0
    13:25
    Essen
    Central Station
    00:05
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    11h 45m
    0
    08:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    20:30
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29

    Fastest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 0m
    0
    17:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    22:40
    Ulm
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £32
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Essen
    Central Station
    05:35
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    12:20
    Essen
    Central Station
    22:25
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • FlixBus
    10h 40m
    0
    13:25
    Essen
    Central Station
    00:05
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Condor
    11h 20m
    0
    05:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    17:10
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Condor
    Economy
    from £235
  • Avion Express
    12h 45m
    0
    07:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    20:05
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Avion Express
    Economy
    from £159
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    15h 5m
    0
    06:55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    22:00
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £132

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 19m
    0
    19:39
    Essen
    Central Station
    23:58
    Ulm
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £41
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 24m
    0
    17:34
    Essen
    Central Station
    23:58
    Ulm
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £41
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 36m
    0
    23:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    05:36
    Ulm
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Wizz Air
    6h 50m
    0
    08:30
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    15:20
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £92
  • Aer Lingus
    7h 35m
    0
    10:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    18:00
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £206
  • EasyJet Airline
    13h 45m
    0
    20:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:05
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £174
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Essen
    Central Station
    05:35
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    12:20
    Essen
    Central Station
    22:25
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47
  • FlixBus
    10h 40m
    0
    13:25
    Essen
    Central Station
    00:05
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Essen to Ulm

What are the most popular stations in Essen and Ulm?

In Essen, you will usually depart from Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, while in Ulm you will be arriving at Central Station, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station or Central Coach Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Ulm from Essen? With 8 connections between 3 Bus, Train, Carpool and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Essen and Ulm, you can pay as low as £22 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Ulm in just 4h 19m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Essen and Ulm are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and Eurowings, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Essen and Ulm is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Gelsenkirchen or to Neu-Ulm, and look at flights from Dusseldorf Airport, and landing at Memmingen Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Essen to Ulm?

The most popular companies between Essen and Ulm, are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and Eurowings. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Eurowings, Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo, Condor and 7 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Essen to Ulm

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Essen to Ulm. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Essen to Ulm

How can I reach Ulm from Essen?

Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Bus, Train, Carpool and Flight, with which you can get to Ulm from Essen.

How far is Ulm from Essen?

The distance between Essen and Ulm is 401.4 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Essen and Ulm?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 11 kgs of CO2, a train 14 kgs, a car 68 kgs, and a flight 99 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Essen to Ulm?

You can get to Ulm with just £22 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Ulm?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Ulm in just 4h 19m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

More routes to Essen and to Ulm

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Essen and to Ulm. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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