The distance between Frankfurt and Ulm is around 276km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Frankfurt to Ulm by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Friedrichshafen (FDH) then take the train to Ulm Hbf.
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Take the train to Ulm Hbf.
Take the bus to Ulm Fernbus-Halt.
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There are several options for getting from Frankfurt to Ulm by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).
The distance between Frankfurt and Ulm is around 276km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 213km (132 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Frankfurt and Ulm by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Frankfurt to Ulm is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Frankfurt and Ulm, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Frankfurt and Ulm. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Frankfurt and Ulm with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 20m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity and Railjet run train services between Frankfurt and Ulm. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Frankfurt and Ulm. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Frankfurt and Ulm with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 30m.
FlixBus-de, FlixBus, Blablabus, Union Ivkoni and Atmaxha run regular bus services between Frankfurt and Ulm. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Frankfurt to Ulm. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart (STR) then take the train to Ulm Hbf. instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Ulm is Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) (FMM) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Ulm. Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) (FDH) and Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Frankfurt and Ulm. The distance is around 290km (180 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Frankfurt to Ulm is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Friedrichshafen (FDH), Train + 2 similar | 2h 10m | €195($195) | hourly | 385km (239 miles) |
Plane and Train | 2h 20m | €255($255) | hourly | 282km (175 miles) |
Fly to Munich (MUC), train | 3h 10m | €230($230) | hourly | 498km (309 miles) |
Train | 2h 20m | €70($70) | hourly | 276km (172 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 30m | every 20 mins | 307km (190 miles) | |
Bus to Ulm | 5h 15m | €3($3) | once a week | 313km (194 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | €39($39) | on demand | 290km (180 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ulm offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.