The cheapest and fastest coaches from Frankfurt am Main to Ulm
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 24 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Ulm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Ulm will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
Of the 5 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Ulm every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 213 km distance in an average of 4 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Ulm
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Ulm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £89.
Distance: 213 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price | £125 Average Price |
6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Ulm bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Ulm coaches for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:15 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 5h40 | 12:55 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 12:45 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 5h35 | 18:20 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:15 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 5h05 | 18:20 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:15 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h20 | 20:35 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:45 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h40 | 21:25 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:10 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h40 | 23:50 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:35 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 4h15 | 23:50 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 3 December | |||||
![]() | 02:10 Frankfurt am Main | 4h05 | 06:15 Ulm | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Ulm
Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Ulm run on average 14 times per day, taking around 5h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £14 by train.
There are 11 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:40, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 213 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 213 km |
Average bus duration 5h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 00:40 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie, BlaBlaCar Bus, Centrotrans Eurolines from Frankfurt am Main to UlmYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main to Ulm with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie, BlaBlaCar Bus, Centrotrans Eurolines for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Frankfurt am Main to Ulm coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Ulm by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ulm, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36), which is located around 8.4 miles (13.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße, located 2.9 miles (4.7 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt am Main and Ulm
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
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