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Compare 2 ways to travel from Ulm to Essen

Bus
Average priceUS$39 - US$201Average duration21h 30m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$31 - US$58Average duration5h 20m
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
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 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day
5h 20mAverage duration
US$31Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Ulm to Essen was searched and found on 16 May 2025 with a price of US$138

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Ulm to Essen is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Essen, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Ulm and Essen, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Ulm to Essen.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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