How to travel from Jena to Ulm, Germany

The distance between Jena and Ulm is around 402km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Jena 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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Train via Erfurt Hbf

Take the train to Erfurt Hbf then Donauwörth and then to Neu-Ulm.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train to Halle(Saale)Hbf, plane

Take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Pasing and then to Ulm Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €310($310)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Forchheim then take the bus to Ulm Long Distance Bus Station.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Ulm.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance405km (252 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jena and Ulm

There are several options for getting from Jena to Ulm by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €74 ($74) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).

The distance between Jena and Ulm is around 402km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 304km (189 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Jena and Ulm by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jena to Ulm is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Jena and Ulm, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €74 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jena and Ulm. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jena to Ulm. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aalen Hauptbahnhof. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn, DB ZugBus RAB GmbH, Hohenz.Landesbahn AG, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Erfurter Bahn and agilis run train services between Jena and Ulm. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Jena and Ulm. We recommend that you drive to Ulm. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jena to Ulm. We recommend that you take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Stuttgart (STR) then take the train to Ulm Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Jena and Ulm. The distance is around 405km (252 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jena to Ulm is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

How do I get from Jena to Ulm

Compare travel optionsbetween Jena and Ulm

Transport options from Jena to Ulm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Erfurt Hbf + 1 similar
3h 50m
€74($74)
every 4 hours402km (250 miles)
Train4h 50m
€75($75)
once daily428km (266 miles)
Train to Halle(Saale)Hbf, plane + 1 similar
4h 30m
€310($310)
hourly630km (391 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
€410($410)
hourly751km (467 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 15m
€76($76)
once daily541km (336 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€67($67)
on demand405km (252 miles)

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Airports near Ulm

The following major airports near Ulm offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

FMM
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Ulm
FDH
Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Ulm
MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Ulm