How far is Essen from Ulm by coach?

The journey from Ulm to Essen by coach covers an approximate distance of 249 miles (401 km).

Is there a way to reach Essen from Ulm without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. 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 Ulm to Essen from £29 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Ulm to Essen on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:30	International Bus Stop - 51	22h 10m	08:40	Essen	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Ulm to Essen on 28 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	21:25	Ulm	9h	06:25	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	CheapestFastest
	10:30	International Bus Stop - 51	22h 10m	08:40	Essen	No tags
	06:55	Ulm	10h 45m	17:40	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	21:25	Ulm	9h 36m	07:01	HBF	No tags
	10:30	Ulm	11h 40m	22:10	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures from Ulm to Essen on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:30	International Bus Stop - 51	22h 10m	08:40	Essen	CheapestFastest

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

5hAverage duration

249 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£38 - £187	Average duration22h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£16 - £129	Average duration4h 11m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£29 - £44	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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,165 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Ulm to Essen

How far is Essen from Ulm by coach?
The journey from Ulm to Essen by coach covers an approximate distance of 249 miles (401 km).
Is there a way to reach Essen from Ulm without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. 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

25/11

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26/11

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Today

£72

28/11

£34

29/11

£60

30/11

£110

01/12

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The cheapest trip from Ulm to Essen was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £34

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 £34 to £110 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 £34, which is on 2025-11-28.