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Today25 Aug
from US$161
Tomorrow26 Aug
from US$110
Wed27 Aug
Thu28 Aug
from US$92
Fri29 Aug
from US$129
Sat30 Aug
from US$129
Sun31 Aug
from US$109
Mon1 Sept

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 26 August at
    Departure city: Ulm
    Departure location: International Bus Stop - 51
    Arrival time: 27 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 26 August at
    Departure city: Ulm
    Departure location: International Bus Stop - 51
    Arrival time: 27 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 26 August at
    Departure city: Ulm
    Departure location: International Bus Stop - 51
    Arrival time: 27 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Ulm to Essen

Bus
Average priceUS$50 - US$188Average duration21h 30m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$46 - US$172Average duration5h 11m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$28 - US$54Average duration5h 20m
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Ulm to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
5h 20mAverage duration
US$28Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Ulm to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$104
Average bus trip duration21h 30m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure06:55
Distance248 miles
Latest bus departure22:15

Ulm to Essen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Ulm - Essen

  1. How much does a bus ticket from Ulm to Essen cost?

    The bus ticket price from Ulm to Essen starts at US$50. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Ulm to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the bus ride from Ulm to Essen?

    The average travel time between Ulm and Essen is around 21h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 9h. This is the time it takes to travel the 249 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily bus connections are there between Ulm and Essen?

    The number of buses from Ulm to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Ulm to Essen by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which bus companies travel from Ulm to Essen?

    When taking the bus from Ulm to Essen, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

  5. What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ulm to Essen?

    Buses travelling between Ulm and Essen leave from International Bus Stop - 51 or Ulm Bushaltestelle and arrive at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, HBF, Essen Hbf.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
23/08
US$181
24/08
US$193
Today
US$150
26/08
US$102
27/08
US$96
28/08
US$86
29/08
US$119
30/08
US$121
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Ulm to Essen was searched and found on 28 Aug 2025 with a price of US$86

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

You can expect to pay from US$86 to US$301 for a bus ticket from Ulm to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$86, which is on 2025-08-28.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Ulm to Essen, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Ulm to Essen.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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!

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