How far is Essen from Ulm?

The distance between Essen and Ulm is approximately 401 km (249 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Ulm?

Buses departing from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit in Essen will take you to International Bus Stop - 51 in Ulm.

Bus Essen to Ulm from $101 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Essen to Ulm on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00pm	Essen	23h 20m	8:20pm	International Bus Stop - 51	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Essen to Ulm on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00pm	Essen	23h 20m	8:20pm	International Bus Stop - 51	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Essen to Ulm on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00pm	Essen	23h 20m	8:20pm	International Bus Stop - 51	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Essen to Ulm on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00pm	Essen	23h 20m	8:20pm	International Bus Stop - 51	CheapestFastest

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Ulm

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Ulm. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

401 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$63 - $376	Average Duration23h 20m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$173 - $256	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$49 - $77	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Ulm?

Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

Stops in Ulm

A
International Bus Stop - 51
Eberhard-Finckh-Straße 34, 89075 Ulm, Germany
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B
Ulm Bushaltestelle
Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 12, 89073 Ulm, Germany
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C
Bushaltestelle Ulm Einsteinstraße
Einsteinstraße 93, 89077 Ulm, Germany
D
Ulm, Böfingen, Eberhard-Finckhstr. 34
Eythstraße 24, 89075 Ulm, Germany

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Ulm by bus

How far is Essen from Ulm?
The distance between Essen and Ulm is approximately 401 km (249 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Ulm?
Buses departing from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit in Essen will take you to International Bus Stop - 51 in Ulm.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-24

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11-25

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Today

$171

11-27

$188

11-28

$196

11-29

$183

11-30

$120

12-01

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The cheapest trip from Essen to Ulm was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $120

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Ulm, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $120 to $196 for a bus ticket from Essen to Ulm based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $120 which is on 2025-11-30.