Ulm, Baden-Wuerttemberg to Frankfurt am Main, Hesse from $13: 8 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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How to Get from Ulm to Frankfurt am Main: Cheapest, Fastest and Best Way

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$13 RideshareBest price

293 kmDistance

2h 7m Fastest

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Type	Mo 06/01	Tu 07/01	We 08/01	Th 09/01	Fr 10/01	Sa 11/01	Su 12/01
Bus	$19	$20	$21	$15	$24	$21	$24
Train	$42	$29	$33	$21	$33	$52	$19
Fly	$97	$150	$97	$97	$97	$107	$86

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Ulm - Frankfurt am Main operators

Explore transport companies operating between Ulm and Frankfurt am Main, with prices starting at . These companies offer competitive pricing, flexible schedules, and comfortable travel experiences.

Train

Contact phone

+49 0180 6 99 66 33

Website

https://www.bahn.com/en

Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf

Average Duration

2h 7m

Estimated price

36-58

Contact phone

+43 (0)5 1717

Website

http://fahrplan.oebb.at/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1

Train from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf

Average Duration

2h 37m

Estimated price

36-58

Contact phone

+43 51717

Website

https://www.oebb.at/en/

Train from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf

Average Duration

2h 42m

Estimated price

36-58

Bus

Contact phone

+38139423824

Website

http://try-tours.com

Bus from Ulm ZOB to Frankfurt

Average Duration

4h 13m

Estimated price

0-0

Rideshare

Contact phone

+3 318 576 2228

Website

https://www.blablacar.com

Rideshare from Ulm to Frankfurt

Average Duration

3h 12m

Estimated price

12-20

Drive

Drive from Ulm to Frankfurt am Main

Average Duration

2h 37m

Estimated price

40-63

Plane

Website

https://www.lufthansa.com

Plane from Friedrichshafen (FDH) to Frankfurt (FRA)

Average Duration

50m

Estimated price

363-364

Website

https://www.lufthansa.com

Plane from Stuttgart (STR) to Frankfurt (FRA)

Average Duration

50m

Estimated price

120-365

Website

https://www.lufthansa.com

Plane from Munich (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)

Average Duration

1h 5m

Estimated price

366-400

Ulm to Frankfurt am Main: Overview of Bus, Train, Flight, and Car Trips

Traveling between Ulm and Frankfurt am Main offers a variety of convenient options to suit your preferences, schedule, and budget. Whether you prioritize affordability, speed, or comfort, you’re sure to find the perfect way to travel without compromising on quality or convenience.

Average price

€41 - €64

Departure Point

Ulm Hauptbahnhof station

Arrival Point

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station

Departure Point

Friedrichshafen Airport

Arrival Point

Frankfurt Airport

Departure Point

Ulm ZOB station

Arrival Point

Frankfurt station

Frequently asked questions

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The distance between Ulm and Frankfurt am Main is 214.0 km by road. It takes approximately 2 hours and 7 minutes to travel by train, and 3 hours and 47 minutes to travel by train to Stuttgart and then fly to Frankfurt am Main. If driving, it takes about 2 hours and 37 minutes to reach Ulm from Frankfurt am Main by car. Alternatively, taking the bus will take around 4 hours and 20 minutes to travel from Ulm to Frankfurt am Main.

The most cost-effective option for traveling from Ulm to Frankfurt am Main is to rideshare, which typically costs between €12-€19 and takes approximately 3 hours and 12 minutes. However, for a quicker journey, the train is the most time-efficient option, taking around 2 hours and 7 minutes and costing between €32-€55.

The price of a train ticket from Ulm to Frankfurt am Main ranges from €32 to €55. The cost of a bus ticket for the return journey from Frankfurt am Main to Ulm varies from €24 to €37.

To travel from Ulm to Frankfurt am Main without using public transportation, you can consider using BlaBlaCar's carpooling service. It's a convenient option for ridesharing between the two cities, especially if you don't have a driver's license or prefer to avoid public transport. The driving distance between Ulm and Frankfurt am Main is approximately 292.9 km, and it takes about 2 hours and 37 minutes by car. The prices for the car journey from Ulm to Frankfurt am Main range from €41 to €64.

The best way to travel from Ulm to Frankfurt am Main without a car is by train. The journey takes approximately 2 hours and 7 minutes and tickets range from €32 to €55. Taking the train is convenient and efficient, allowing you to enjoy the scenic views of Germany along the way. Additionally, it eliminates the hassle of finding parking and dealing with traffic in Frankfurt.

Yes, there is a direct link between Ulm and Frankfurt am Main. You can take a direct train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to FrankfurtHbf, which runs every two hours and takes approximately 2 hours and 7 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a direct bus from Ulm to Frankfurt central train station, which departs four times a day and takes approximately 4 hours and 20 minutes.

The flight between Ulm and Frankfurt am Main typically takes 50 minutes. It is a direct flight from Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt Airport.

There are plenty of options for accommodation near Frankfurt am Main. With over 946 hotels to choose from, travelers have a wide range of choices to suit their preferences and budgets. Prices for hotels in Frankfurt am Main start at €42, making it possible to find affordable options for every traveler.