Find coaches from Essen to Ulm

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Next departures from Essen to Ulm on 3 September
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BlaBlaCar Bus
Essen
International Bus Stop - 51CheapestFastest

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Ulm

Bus
Average priceUS$59 - US$176Average duration23h 35m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$36 - US$189Average duration4h 10m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$33 - US$55Average duration5h
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Ulm

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Ulm. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just US$33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day
5hAverage duration
US$33Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Ulm: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$100
Average bus trip duration23h 35m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure06:15
Distance248 miles
Latest bus departure21:00

Essen to Ulm Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Ulm

  1. What's the distance between Essen and Ulm by coach?

    The journey from Essen to Ulm by coach covers an approximate distance of 249 miles (401 km).

  2. How can I travel from Essen to Ulm avoiding air travel?

    To travel from Essen to Ulm without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
30/08
US$120
31/08
US$132
Today
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02/09
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03/09
US$80
04/09
US$108
05/09
US$108
06/09
US$90
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Ulm was searched and found on 3 Sept 2025 with a price of US$80

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Ulm as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$80 to US$132 for a bus ticket from Essen to Ulm based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$80, which is on 2025-09-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Essen to Ulm.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Essen to Ulm, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Essen to Ulm will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Will you be returning to Essen by bus?

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Train from Essen to Ulm

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