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TodayJul 30
from US$183
TomorrowJul 31
from US$132
FriAug 1
from US$164
SatAug 2
from US$158
SunAug 3
from US$139
MonAug 4
from US$145
TueAug 5
WedAug 6

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Ulm
    Departure location: International Bus Stop - 51
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Ulm to Essen

Bus
Average PriceUS$40 - US$168Average Duration22h 10m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$48 - US$177Average Duration4h 49m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average PriceUS$32 - US$60Average Duration5h 30m
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Ulm to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day
5h 30mAverage Duration
US$32Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Ulm to Essen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$111
Average Bus Trip Duration22h 10m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:55am
Distance399 km
Latest bus departure10:15pm

Ulm to Essen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Ulm - Essen

  1. What is the travel distance from Ulm to Essen?

    It's about 401 km (249 miles) from Ulm to Essen.

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

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

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

Best price found
07-28
US$138
07-29
No data
Today
US$172
07-31
US$126
08-01
US$154
08-02
US$148
08-03
US$130
08-04
US$136
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Ulm to Essen was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of US$126

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

You can expect to pay from US$126 to US$225 for a bus ticket from Ulm to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$126 which is on 2025-07-31.

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Ulm to Essen, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Ulm to Essen will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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