What is the cheapest way to get from Gießen to Ulm?

The cheapest way to get from Gießen to Ulm is to bus and train which costs €28 - €45 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gießen to Ulm is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Gießen and Ulm?

No, there is no direct bus from Gießen to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Gießen and arriving at Ulm via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Gießen and Ulm?

No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Gießen Bahnhof and arriving at Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Gießen to Ulm?

The distance between Gießen and Ulm is 338 km. The road distance is 337.7 km.

How do I travel from Gießen to Ulm without a car?

The best way to get from Gießen to Ulm without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs €35 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Gießen to Ulm?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Gießen to Ulm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Ulm bus from?

Gießen to Ulm bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gießen station.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Ulm train from?

Gießen to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Gießen to Ulm?

The best way to get from Gießen to Ulm is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Gießen to Ulm bus arrive?

Gießen to Ulm bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Gießen to Ulm train arrive?

Gießen to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Gießen to Ulm?

Yes, the driving distance between Gießen to Ulm is 338 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Gießen to Ulm.

How do I get a train ticket from Gießen to Ulm?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Gießen to Ulm?

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Where can I stay near Ulm?

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There are 5 ways to get from Gießen to Ulm by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 11 / ...
3h 35m
€36–121
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gießen to Stuttgart Airportbus
2. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain Re200
6h 29m
€28–44
Drive 337.7 km
1. Drive from Gießen to Ulmcar 337.7 km
3h 12m
€49–71
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 18m
€98–302
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gießen to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus N122
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Ulmbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
7h 25m
€29–46

Gießen to Ulm by train

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Distance: 338.2 km
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Gießen, Germany and Ulm, Germany?

You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gießen to Ulm via Karlsruhe central train station in around 7h 25m.

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