How to get from Düsseldorf to Ulm
- 389 km as the crow flies
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
8h 20m
direct
Bus
€33
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 10 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Ulm. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 20m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 389 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
389 km
Düsseldorf to Ulm: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Düsseldorf central → Ulmbus
FlixBus·8h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Düsseldorf to Ulm
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 19:15 and the last at 21:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 19:15 | 21:15 |
All departures
- 19:15
- 20:15
- 21:15
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 29
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Düsseldorf to Ulm works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Düsseldorf central to Ulm, about 8h 20m. In total it's roughly €33 over 8h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Düsseldorf to Ulm: common questions
How long does it take to get from Düsseldorf to Ulm?
The most useful route takes about 8h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Düsseldorf to Ulm?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 19:15 and the last at 21:15, from Düsseldorf central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Düsseldorf to Ulm?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 19:15 and 21:15.
Which station does the bus from Düsseldorf to Ulm leave from?
Düsseldorf central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Ulm from Düsseldorf?
About 389 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Düsseldorf to Ulm cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €33. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Düsseldorf to Ulm?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Düsseldorf to Ulm without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 23m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Ulm?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 10 Oct 2026