What is the best way to travel from Ulm to Lucerne?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Lucerne from Ulm. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Lucerne from Ulm?
You can reach Lucerne with just £24 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.
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FlixBus11h 50m023:30UlmEberhard-Finckh-Straße Station11:20LucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station, Ulm (Germany) at 13/06/2026 23:30:00 to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 14/06/2026 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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FlixBus9h 45m015:40Memmingen AirportMemmingen Airport01:25LucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Memmingen Airport, Memmingen Airport (Germany) at 14/06/2026 15:40:00 to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 15/06/2026 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 35m010:20UlmCentral Station15:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Ulm (Germany) at 14/06/2026 10:20:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 14/06/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 56m018:20UlmCentral Station01:16LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Ulm (Germany) at 14/06/2026 18:20:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 15/06/2026 01:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 56m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 8m006:47UlmCentral Station12:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Ulm (Germany) at 14/06/2026 06:47:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 14/06/2026 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 8m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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Deutsche Bahn5h 54m016:01UlmCentral Station21:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Ulm (Germany) at 16/06/2026 16:01:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 16/06/2026 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 54m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 35m018:20UlmCentral Station23:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Ulm (Germany) at 16/06/2026 18:20:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 16/06/2026 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 8m006:47UlmCentral Station12:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Ulm (Germany) at 16/06/2026 06:47:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 16/06/2026 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 8m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 35m010:20UlmCentral Station15:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Ulm (Germany) at 16/06/2026 10:20:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 16/06/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 8m012:47UlmCentral Station18:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Ulm (Germany) at 16/06/2026 12:47:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 16/06/2026 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 8m
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
What are the fastest trips from Ulm to Lucerne?
You can get to Lucerne from Ulm in just 5h 35m 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.
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FlixBus11h 50m023:30UlmEberhard-Finckh-Straße Station11:20LucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station, Ulm (Germany) at 13/06/2026 23:30:00 to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 14/06/2026 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Deutsche Bahn5h 35m010:20UlmCentral Station15:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Ulm (Germany) at 14/06/2026 10:20:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 14/06/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 8m006:47UlmCentral Station12:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Ulm (Germany) at 14/06/2026 06:47:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 14/06/2026 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 8m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 56m018:20UlmCentral Station01:16LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Ulm (Germany) at 14/06/2026 18:20:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 15/06/2026 01:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 56m
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FlixBus9h 45m015:40Memmingen AirportMemmingen Airport01:25LucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Memmingen Airport, Memmingen Airport (Germany) at 14/06/2026 15:40:00 to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 15/06/2026 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
Fastest Trains Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Deutsche Bahn5h 35m018:20UlmCentral Station23:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Ulm (Germany) at 16/06/2026 18:20:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 16/06/2026 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 35m010:20UlmCentral Station15:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Ulm (Germany) at 16/06/2026 10:20:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 16/06/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 54m016:01UlmCentral Station21:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Ulm (Germany) at 16/06/2026 16:01:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 16/06/2026 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 54m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 8m006:47UlmCentral Station12:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Ulm (Germany) at 16/06/2026 06:47:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 16/06/2026 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 8m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 8m012:47UlmCentral Station18:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Ulm (Germany) at 16/06/2026 12:47:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 16/06/2026 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 8m
Fastest Trains Tuesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Ulm to Lucerne
What are the most popular stations in Ulm and Lucerne?
In Ulm, you will usually depart from Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station, Central Coach Station or Central Station, while in Lucerne you will be arriving at Central Station, Central Bus Station or Bus Station Inselipark, 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 Lucerne from Ulm? With 4 connections between 2 Train and Bus 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 Ulm and Lucerne, you can pay as low as £24 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 Lucerne in just 5h 35m.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 Ulm and Lucerne are Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus, 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 Ulm and Lucerne 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 Neu-Ulm or to Kriens, and look at flights from Memmingen Airport, and landing at Zurich 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 Ulm to Lucerne?
The most popular companies between Ulm and Lucerne, are Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Ulm to Lucerne
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Ulm to Lucerne. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Ulm to Lucerne
How can I reach Lucerne from Ulm?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Lucerne from Ulm.
How far is Lucerne from Ulm?
The distance between Ulm and Lucerne is 195.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Ulm and Lucerne?
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 5 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 33 kgs, and a flight 48 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Ulm to Lucerne?
You can get to Lucerne with just £24 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Ulm to Lucerne?
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 Lucerne in just 5h 35m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Ulm and to Lucerne
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Ulm and to Lucerne. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
