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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Essen to Ulm from various bus operators like FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for the next days.

today

$33

tomorrow

$34

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

$81

Saturday

$33

Sunday

$70

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 5m	5:00 PM	Essen	Central Station	6:05 AM	Ulm	Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/19/2026 5:00:00 PM to Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station, Ulm (Germany) arriving at 1/20/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
FlixBus	12h 30m	9:05 AM	Essen	Central Station	9:35 PM	Ulm	Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/19/2026 9:05:00 AM to Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station, Ulm (Germany) arriving at 1/19/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
FlixBus	10h 35m	11:50 AM	Essen	Central Station	10:25 PM	Ulm	Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/19/2026 11:50:00 AM to Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station, Ulm (Germany) arriving at 1/19/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
FlixBus	11h 25m	1:25 PM	Essen	Central Station	12:50 AM	Ulm	Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/19/2026 1:25:00 PM to Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station, Ulm (Germany) arriving at 1/20/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 0m	6:20 AM	Essen	Central Station	7:20 PM	Ulm	Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/20/2026 6:20:00 AM to Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station, Ulm (Germany) arriving at 1/20/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
FlixBus	12h 30m	9:05 AM	Essen	Central Station	9:35 PM	Ulm	Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/20/2026 9:05:00 AM to Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station, Ulm (Germany) arriving at 1/20/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
FlixBus	11h 35m	1:15 PM	Essen	Central Station	12:50 AM	Ulm	Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/20/2026 1:15:00 PM to Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station, Ulm (Germany) arriving at 1/21/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	BlaBlaCar Bus	23h 20m	9:00 PM	Essen	Central Station	8:20 PM	Ulm	Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station		Economy	$81	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/23/2026 9:00:00 PM to Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station, Ulm (Germany) arriving at 1/24/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Ulm via Frankfurt am Main Airport, you can save more than $48? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  11h 35m
  
  0
  
  1:15 PM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Frankfurt am Main Airport
  Frankfurt am Main Airport
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/20/2026 1:15:00 PM to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 1/20/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  4h 15m
  
  0
  
  8:35 PM
  
  Frankfurt am Main Airport
  Frankfurt am Main Airport
  
  12:50 AM
  
  Ulm
  Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 1/20/2026 8:35:00 PM to Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station, Ulm (Germany) arriving at 1/21/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Travel Time is 11h 45m shorter, and you will save $48

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 5m	8:30 PM	Essen	Central Station	5:35 AM	Ulm	Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/24/2026 8:30:00 PM to Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station, Ulm (Germany) arriving at 1/25/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
FlixBus	13h 0m	6:20 AM	Essen	Central Station	7:20 PM	Ulm	Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/24/2026 6:20:00 AM to Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station, Ulm (Germany) arriving at 1/24/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
FlixBus	11h 45m	8:45 AM	Essen	Central Station	8:30 PM	Ulm	Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/24/2026 8:45:00 AM to Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station, Ulm (Germany) arriving at 1/24/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
FlixBus	10h 35m	11:50 AM	Essen	Central Station	10:25 PM	Ulm	Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/24/2026 11:50:00 AM to Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station, Ulm (Germany) arriving at 1/24/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
FlixBus	11h 25m	1:25 PM	Essen	Central Station	12:50 AM	Ulm	Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/24/2026 1:25:00 PM to Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station, Ulm (Germany) arriving at 1/25/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	BlaBlaCar Bus	23h 20m	9:00 PM	Essen	Central Station	8:20 PM	Ulm	Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station		Economy	$70	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/25/2026 9:00:00 PM to Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station, Ulm (Germany) arriving at 1/26/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 20m
	BlaBlaCar Bus	21h 25m	7:50 AM	Essen	Central Station	5:15 AM	Ulm	Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station		Economy	$79	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/25/2026 7:50:00 AM to Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station, Ulm (Germany) arriving at 1/26/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Ulm via Frankfurt am Main, you can save more than $37? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  10h 35m
  
  0
  
  11:50 AM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  4:25 PM
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/26/2026 11:50:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 1/26/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
- FlixBus
  
  4h 40m
  
  0
  
  5:45 PM
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  10:25 PM
  
  Ulm
  Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 1/26/2026 5:45:00 PM to Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station, Ulm (Germany) arriving at 1/26/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Travel Time is 10h 50m shorter, and you will save $37

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Essen to Ulm is $33 on 1/26/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Essen and Ulm

See here how frequent the connections between Essen and Ulm are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Essen to Ulm. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Essen and Ulm.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 8 buses from Essen to Ulm, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Essen and Ulm, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Essen to Ulm

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Essen to Ulm in one click! Book your bus ticket from Essen to Ulm starting from $33!

Cheapest Bus	$33
Fastest Bus	9h 5m
Earliest Bus	9:05 AM
Latest Bus	9:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	249.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Essen to Ulm

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Essen for Ulm: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/19/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/18

Monday 01/19

$33

Tuesday 01/20

$34

Wednesday 01/21

Thursday 01/22

Friday 01/23

$81

Saturday 01/24

$33

Sunday 01/25

$70

Monday 01/26

$33

Tuesday 01/27

$36

Wednesday 01/28

Thursday 01/29

Friday 01/30

Saturday 01/31

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 02/03

Wednesday 02/04

Thursday 02/05

Friday 02/06

Saturday 02/07

Sunday 02/08

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

Saturday 02/14

The cheapest time to travel from Essen to Ulm

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Essen to Ulm, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $33, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Essen to Ulm. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $80.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Essen to Ulm, with $33. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $34.

How to save money travelling from Essen to Ulm

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Essen to Ulm in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Essen to Ulm, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Essen to Ulm are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Essen and Ulm

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Essen and Ulm.

Freiheit Bus Stop

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Central Bus Station

Hafenstr. Bus Stop

Süd Bus Station

Am Grugapark

Central Bus Station

Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 7

Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station

Clarissenstraße Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Essen to Ulm

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Essen to Ulm? Or which bus companies serve the route Essen to Ulm? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Essen to Ulm bus

How much does a Essen Ulm bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $33 and takes 9h 5m to reach Ulm. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Essen to Ulm?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $33 and $81. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Ulm.

On average, how many connections are available from Essen to Ulm each day?

Every day, the Essen to Ulm bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Essen to Ulm take?

The fastest bus from Essen to Ulm is offered by FlixBus and takes 9h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $33. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Essen to Ulm?

The earliest bus arriving in Ulm from Essen starts at 9:05 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Essen to Ulm?

The latest bus trip departing from Essen for Ulm starts at 9:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Essen Ulm route?

When traveling by bus from Essen to Ulm, passengers can travel with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Ulm?

You can check all the direct connections between Essen and Ulm by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.

What can I take with me on the Essen to Ulm bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Essen Ulm bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Essen Ulm bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Essen to Ulm on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Essen to Ulm

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Essen and to Ulm

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Essen and to Ulm. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!