What is the travel distance from Ulm to Essen?

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

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.

Bus Ulm to Essen from $103 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ulm to Essen on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:30am	International Bus Stop - 51	22h 10m	8:40am	Essen	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Ulm to Essen on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:30am	International Bus Stop - 51	22h 10m	8:40am	Essen	CheapestFastest

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Compare 3 ways to go from Ulm to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 5 hours, and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

5hAverage Duration

401 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$70 - $348	Average Duration22h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$29 - $240	Average Duration4h 11m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$54 - $81	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Ulm and Essen?

Stops in Ulm

A
International Bus Stop - 51
Eberhard-Finckh-Straße 34, 89075 Ulm, Germany
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B
Ulm Bushaltestelle
Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 12, 89073 Ulm, Germany
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C
Bushaltestelle Ulm Einsteinstraße
Einsteinstraße 93, 89077 Ulm, Germany
D
Ulm, Böfingen, Eberhard-Finckhstr. 34
Eythstraße 24, 89075 Ulm, Germany

Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ulm to Essen by bus

What is the travel distance from Ulm to Essen?
It's about 401 km (249 miles) from Ulm to Essen.
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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$112

11-23

$155

Today

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11-25

No data

11-26

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11-27

$125

11-28

$146

11-29

$112

The cheapest trip from Ulm to Essen was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $112

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 $112 to $155 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 $112 which is on 2025-11-29.