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

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  1. Train via Neustadt

    best
    1. Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Donauwoerthtrain train Rb
    2. Take the train from Donauwoerth to Nuernberg Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Neustadttrain train S6
    5h 7m
    €51–176

  2. Drive 178.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ulm to Frankfurtcar car 178.1 km
    1h 55m
    €26–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ulm to Munich central bus stationbus bus FlixBus N1135 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus bus FlixBus 234 / ...
    7h 40m
    €33–61

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Donauwoerthtrain train Rb
    2. Take the train from Donauwoerth to Nuernberg Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Markt Bibarttrain train
    5h 20m
    €57–187

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Würzburg Hbftrain train 11
    2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Markt Bibarttrain train Re10
    7h 17m
    €88–344

Ulm to Frankfurt by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Ulm, Germany and Frankfurt, Bavaria, Germany?

You can take a train from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt via Donauwoerth, Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Neustadt, and Neustadt in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulm to Frankfurt via Munich central bus station, Nuremberg central bus station, Nürnberg Hbf, Neustadt, and Neustadt in around 7h 40m.

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