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).

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.

Bus Essen to Ulm from £51 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Essen to Ulm on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	21:00	Essen	23h 20m	20:20	International Bus Stop - 51	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Essen to Ulm on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	21:00	Essen	23h 20m	20:20	International Bus Stop - 51	CheapestFastest

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We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Ulm. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

5h 50mAverage duration

249 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£34 - £184	Average duration23h 20m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£94 - £139	Average duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£27 - £42	Average duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Ulm?

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

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

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FlixBus

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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3.5/511,154 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Essen to Ulm

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).
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

22/11

£104

23/11

£84

Today

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25/11

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26/11

£68

27/11

£102

28/11

£51

29/11

£99

The cheapest trip from Essen to Ulm was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £51

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 £51 to £104 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 £51, which is on 2025-11-28.