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What is the best way to travel from Ulm to Essen?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Trains, Flights and Carpool for the journey to Essen from Ulm. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
9h 0m
$27
$32
3
Train
4h 18m
$22
$35
78
Flight
5h 20m
$72
$176
14

What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Ulm?

You can get to Essen with just $22 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Monday
from $93
Tuesday
from $29
Wednesday
from $72
Thursday
from $27
Friday
from $22
Saturday
from $127
Sunday
from $32

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • LC Perú
    12h 20m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    8:50 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from $93
  • Buzz
    19h 20m
    0
    8:05 PM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    3:25 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from $106
  • Ryanair
    24h 15m
    0
    3:10 PM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    3:25 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $106

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    1:50 AM
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    4:50 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    10h 50m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    10:10 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    14h 10m
    0
    9:40 PM
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    11:50 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • LC Perú
    26h 30m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    2:50 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from $82
  • LC Perú
    25h 20m
    0
    1:05 PM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    2:25 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from $121
  • Wizz Air
    25h 0m
    0
    2:10 PM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    3:10 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from $130

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • LC Perú
    13h 50m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    8:50 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from $72
  • LC Perú
    5h 20m
    0
    2:25 PM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    7:45 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from $80
  • Wizz Air
    27h 50m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    3:25 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from $110

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    9:25 PM
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    6:25 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    11h 35m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    5:40 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    10h 50m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    10:10 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • LC Perú
    10h 50m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    7:35 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from $116
  • Wizz Air
    25h 30m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    7:15 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from $149
  • Wizz Air
    18h 35m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    11:15 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from $153

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 42m
    0
    1:16 AM
    Ulm
    Central Station
    6:58 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $22
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 18m
    0
    4:47 AM
    Ulm
    Central Station
    9:05 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $41
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 15m
    0
    8:47 PM
    Ulm
    Central Station
    3:02 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $41
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    9:25 PM
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    6:25 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $32
  • FlixBus
    11h 35m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    5:40 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $35
  • FlixBus
    10h 50m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    10:10 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $35
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Buzz
    16h 55m
    0
    2:55 PM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    7:50 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from $103
  • Ryanair
    16h 50m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    9:20 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $154
  • LC Perú
    12h 40m
    0
    7:05 AM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    7:45 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from $165

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Wizz Air
    23h 0m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    10:20 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from $127
  • LC Perú
    6h 10m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    2:55 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from $137
  • Buzz
    21h 30m
    0
    11:05 AM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    8:35 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from $138

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    9:25 PM
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    6:25 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $32
  • FlixBus
    11h 35m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    5:40 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $37
  • FlixBus
    10h 50m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    10:10 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $37
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • LC Perú
    13h 50m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    8:50 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from $120
  • LC Perú
    22h 5m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    2:50 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from $129
  • Wizz Air
    23h 30m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    8:45 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from $133

What are the fastest trips from Ulm to Essen?

You can get to Essen from Ulm in just 4h 18m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Monday
from 5h 40m
Tuesday
from 6h 50m
Wednesday
from 5h 20m
Thursday
from 5h 35m
Friday
from 4h 18m
Saturday
from 6h 10m
Sunday
from 6h 10m

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Eurowings
    5h 40m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    4:05 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $256
  • Wizz Air
    6h 5m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    7:35 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from $286
  • Eurowings
    6h 55m
    0
    6:20 AM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    1:15 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $218

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Eurowings
    6h 50m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    4:30 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $253
  • Condor
    11h 30m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    6:00 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Condor
    Economy
    from $167
  • Air Malta
    12h 50m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    9:50 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Air Malta
    Economy
    from $134
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    10h 50m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    10:10 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    14h 10m
    0
    9:40 PM
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    11:50 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    1:50 AM
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    4:50 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • LC Perú
    5h 20m
    0
    2:25 PM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    7:45 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from $80
  • Wizz Air
    6h 50m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    4:25 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from $131
  • LC Perú
    13h 50m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    8:50 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from $72

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Wizz Air
    5h 35m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    10:15 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from $173
  • Eurowings
    8h 35m
    0
    1:15 PM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    9:50 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $249
  • LC Perú
    10h 50m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    7:35 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from $116
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    9:25 PM
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    6:25 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    10h 50m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    10:10 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    11h 35m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    5:40 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 18m
    0
    4:47 AM
    Ulm
    Central Station
    9:05 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $41
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 42m
    0
    1:16 AM
    Ulm
    Central Station
    6:58 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $22
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 15m
    0
    8:47 PM
    Ulm
    Central Station
    3:02 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $41
  • Fastest Flights Friday

  • Wizz Air
    7h 0m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    4:25 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from $246
  • LC Perú
    12h 40m
    0
    7:05 AM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    7:45 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from $165
  • Ryanair
    16h 50m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    9:20 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $154
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    9:25 PM
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    6:25 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $32
  • FlixBus
    10h 50m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    10:10 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $35
  • FlixBus
    11h 35m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    5:40 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $35

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • LC Perú
    6h 10m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    2:55 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from $137
  • Eurowings
    7h 30m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    1:30 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $323
  • Wizz Air
    9h 45m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    7:20 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from $204

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Eurowings
    6h 10m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    12:40 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $337
  • LC Perú
    6h 30m
    0
    3:10 PM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    9:40 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from $218
  • Wizz Air
    7h 10m
    0
    3:05 PM
    Memmingen Airport
    Memmingen Airport
    10:15 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from $255
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    9:25 PM
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    6:25 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $32
  • FlixBus
    10h 50m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    10:10 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $37
  • FlixBus
    11h 35m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Ulm
    Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station
    5:40 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $37
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Ulm to Essen

What are the most popular stations in Ulm and Essen?

In Ulm, you will usually depart from Central Station, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße Station or Central Bus Station, while in Essen you will be arriving at Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Essen from Ulm? With 10 connections between 2 Bus, Train, Flight and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Ulm and Essen, you can pay as low as $22 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Essen in just 4h 18m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Ulm and Essen are Wizz Air, LC Perú and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Ulm and Essen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Neu-Ulm or to Gelsenkirchen, and look at flights from Memmingen Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Ulm to Essen?

The most popular companies between Ulm and Essen, are Wizz Air, LC Perú and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Wizz Air, LC Perú, Eurowings and 8 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Ulm to Essen

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Ulm to Essen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Ulm to Essen

How can I reach Essen from Ulm?

Every day, there are on average 10 connections between Bus, Train, Flight and Carpool, with which you can get to Essen from Ulm.

How far is Essen from Ulm?

The distance between Ulm and Essen is 249.5 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Ulm and Essen?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 11 kgs of CO2, a train 14 kgs, a car 68 kgs, and a flight 99 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Ulm to Essen?

You can get to Essen with just $22 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

What is the fastest way to get from Ulm to Essen?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Essen in just 4h 18m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

More routes to Ulm and to Essen

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Ulm and to Essen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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