How to travel from Lubeck to Ulm, Germany

The distance between Lubeck and Ulm is around 739km (459 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Lubeck 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.

👋 Also check out UlmLubeck if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Stuttgart (STR) then take the train to Ulm Hbf.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then Fulda Bahnhof and then to Ulm Hbf.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)

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Bus

Take the bus to Munich central bus station and then to Ulm Fernbus-Halt.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Ulm.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance752km (467 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lubeck and Ulm

There are several options for getting from Lubeck to Ulm by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Lubeck and Ulm is around 739km (459 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 610km (379 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Lubeck and Ulm by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lubeck to Ulm is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Lubeck and Ulm, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lubeck and Ulm. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lubeck to Ulm. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf and Fulda Bahnhof. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, FlixTrain, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), ÖBB Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, TGV inOui and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Lubeck and Ulm. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lubeck and Ulm. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lubeck to Ulm. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Munich central bus station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 14hrs.

FlixBus, FlixBus-de, Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o., Blablabus and Karat-S run regular bus services between Lubeck and Ulm. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lubeck to Ulm. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Stuttgart (STR) then take the train to Ulm Hbf. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Lubeck and Ulm. The distance is around 752km (467 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lubeck to Ulm is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lubeck and Ulm

Transport options from Lubeck to Ulm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 50m
€220($220)
hourly739km (459 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane4h 25m
€285($285)
hourly860km (534 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane4h 35m
€230($230)
hourly756km (470 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane5h 5m
€295($295)
hourly928km (577 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6h 55m
€200($200)
every 2 hours837km (520 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf8h 5m
€215($215)
hourly957km (595 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf11h 5m
€105($105)
once daily1,146km (712 miles)
Bus
14hrs
€50($50)
4 times a week996km (619 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€100($100)
on demand752km (467 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