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How to get fromUlm to Gießenby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ulm to Gießen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train 11 / ...
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain train Re30
    3h 44m
    €58–121

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ulm to Karlsruhe central train stationbus bus FlixBus N1135 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Gießenbus bus FlixBus N122
    7h 40m
    €28–47

  3. Drive  333.1 km

    1. Drive from Ulm to Gießencar car 333.1 km
    3h 14m
    €49–70

  4. Train via Frankfurt am Main

    1. Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain train Re30
    4h 17m
    €56–118

Ulm to Gießen by train

Calendar93Weekly Trains
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Gießen Bahnhof via Frankfurt in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulm to Gießen via Karlsruhe central train station in around 7h 40m.

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