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Today15 Jul
from £96
Tomorrow16 Jul
from £71
Thu17 Jul
from £96
Fri18 Jul
from £95
Sat19 Jul
Sun20 Jul
from £103
Mon21 Jul
Tue22 Jul

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 16 July at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen
    Arrival time: 17 July at
    Destination city: Ulm
    Destination location: International Bus Stop - 51
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Ulm

Bus
Average price£28 - £155Average duration23h 35m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average price£27 - £222Average duration4h 21m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average price£25 - £43Average duration5h 10m
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Ulm

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Ulm. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
5h 10mAverage duration
£25Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Ulm: Trip Overview

Average ticket price£80
Average bus trip duration23h 35m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure08:45
Distance248 miles
Latest bus departure21:00

Essen to Ulm Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Ulm

  1. What's the distance between Essen and Ulm by coach?

    The journey from Essen to Ulm by coach covers an approximate distance of 249 miles (401 km).

  2. How can I travel from Essen to Ulm avoiding air travel?

    To travel from Essen to Ulm without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
13/07
£110
14/07
£98
Today
£92
16/07
£68
17/07
£92
18/07
£91
19/07
£83
20/07
£98
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Ulm was searched and found on 16 Jul 2025 with a price of £68

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 £68 to £110 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 £68, which is on 2025-07-16.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Essen to Ulm.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Essen to Ulm, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Essen to Ulm will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Will you be returning to Essen by bus?

Bus from Essen to Ulm

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Train from Essen to Ulm

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