There are 11 ways to get from Ulm to Barcelona by train, plane, train (TGV, Renfe), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingentrain
- Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane STR - BCN
6h 1m€65–207Train
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
13h 9m€219–541Train, bus
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 42 / ...
- Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Re
- Take the bus from Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus
20h 40m€124–312Drive 1,188.5 km
- Drive from Ulm to Barcelonacar 1,188.5 km
12h 54m€190–274Train to Munich International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MUC - BCN
6h 56m€87–303Train to Frankfurt, fly
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane FRA - BCN
6h 41m€106–390Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SXB - BCN
7h 24m€92–450Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain
- Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Zuerich Flughafentrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ZRH - BCN
8h 12m€82–391Train, train to Basel, fly
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BSL - BCN
8h 36m€94–446Train via Montpellier
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Port-Boutrain Ter
- Take the train from Port-Bou to Barcelona-Paseo De Graciatrain Re
16h 10m€255–586Bus
- Take the bus from Ulm to Perpignanbus FlixBus N1135
- Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 55m€106–175
Ulm to Barcelona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Barcelona is to train and fly which costs €65 - €210 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Ulm to Barcelona is to train and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs €65 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Ulm to Barcelona station. However, there are services departing from Ulm and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station via Perpignan - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Strasbourg and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.
The distance between Ulm and Barcelona is 1085 km. The road distance is 1188.5 km.
The best way to get from Ulm to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 13h 9m and costs €210 - €550.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Ulm to Barcelona, including transfers.
Ulm to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ulm station.
Ulm to Barcelona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Ulm to Barcelona is to train which takes 13h 9m and costs €210 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 20h 55m.
What companies run services between Ulm, Germany and Barcelona, Spain?
You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Barcelona-Sants via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 13h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulm to Barcelona - North Bus Station via Perpignan - Bus Station in around 20h 55m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Munich International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–340
Flights from Frankfurt to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–240
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingen
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Ulm to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Perpignan station.
Ulm to Barcelona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Barcelona is 1188 km. It takes approximately 12h 54m to drive from Ulm to Barcelona.
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