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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Ulm is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 16h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Ulm is to train and fly which takes 5h 54m and costs €110 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Ulm?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Ulm via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Ulm?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Kiel to Ulm?

The distance between Kiel and Ulm is 886 km. The road distance is 783.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Ulm without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 28m and costs €140 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Kiel to Ulm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Ulm bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Ulm train from?

Kiel to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Ulm?

The best way to get from Kiel to Ulm is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 28m and costs €140 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 16h 20m.

Where does the Kiel to Ulm bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kiel to Ulm train arrive?

Kiel to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Ulm?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Ulm is 783 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Kiel to Ulm.

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

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

Book your Kiel to Ulm bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ulm?

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Kiel to Ulm - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and car train

There are 11 ways to get from Kiel to Ulm by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 22
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 11 / ...
7h 28m
€145–627
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus 198
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Ulmbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
16h 20m
€68–114
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from Plochingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain Re5
11h 34m
€93–239
Drive 783.4 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Ulmcar 783.4 km
6h 35m
€113–163
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the cartrain from Lüneburg to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Ulmcar
9h 5m
€142–189
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 11 / ...
10h 42m
€209–876
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
3. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 54m
€115–341
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane HAM - MUC
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 14m
€121–443
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 32m
€132–460
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BRE - STR
4. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 43m
€127–557
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Friedrichshafen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)plane HAM - FDH
3. Take the train from Ravensburg, Bahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 14m
€167–506

Kiel to Ulm by train

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7h 28mAverage Duration

€145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 885.9 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Ulm via Karlsruhe central train station in around 16h 20m.

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