There are 6 ways to get from Heilbronn to Ulm by train (TGV), bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Train via Stuttgart
best- Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
1h 38m€18–85Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Heilbronn to Ulm122.7 km
1h 59m€5–11Bus, train
- Take the bus from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Busbahnhof to Hauptbfbus Re8e / ...
- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2h 21m€17–80Train
- Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Plochingentrain Mex12 / ...
- Take the train from Plochingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
2h 11m€27–51Bus
- Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Ulmbus N965 / ...
2h 50m€11–19Drive 120.9 km
- Drive from Heilbronn to Ulmcar 120.9 km
2h 3m€18–26
Heilbronn to Ulm by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heilbronn to Ulm is to rideshare which costs €5 - €11 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Heilbronn to Ulm is to train via Stuttgart which takes 1h 38m and costs €17 - €85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heilbronn central train station station and arriving at Ulm. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn Hbf and arriving at Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Heilbronn and Ulm is 140 km. The road distance is 120.9 km.
The best way to get from Heilbronn to Ulm without a car is to train via Stuttgart which takes 1h 38m and costs €17 - €85.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Heilbronn to Ulm, including transfers.
Heilbronn to Ulm bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heilbronn central train station.
Heilbronn to Ulm train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Heilbronn Hbf station.
The best way to get from Heilbronn to Ulm is to train via Stuttgart which takes 1h 38m and costs €17 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €19 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between Heilbronn, Germany and Ulm, Germany?
You can take a train from Heilbronn Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Stuttgart Hbf and Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heilbronn central train station to Ulm twice daily. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg
Train from Heilbronn Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €10–13
- 1st Class Ticket
- €14–20
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €15–19
- 1st Class Ticket
- €20–29
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €15–19
- 1st Class Ticket
- €20–29
Train from Plochingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €13–16
- 1st Class Ticket
- €17–25
- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg
Bus from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Busbahnhof to Hauptbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Heilbronn to Ulm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Heilbronn to Ulm bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ulm station.
Heilbronn to Ulm train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Stuttgart Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heilbronn to Ulm is 121 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Heilbronn to Ulm.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Heilbronn and Ulm. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.