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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Ulm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a train costs an average of £57.
Distance: 165 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£57 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Ulm, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Ulm:
A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Ulm costing on average £57.
Other travel options to Ulm take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 36m.
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (2h 53m by train vs 3h 16m by car). Tickets start at around £57 compared to roughly £28 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Ulm from Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Ulm is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Ulm are Stuttgart, Munich, Augsburg, Memmingen and Nuremberg. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Ulm on Omio.
Stuttgart is known for its car-making heritage, vineyard-covered hills and spacious parks. It mixes major museums and elegant squares with a strong cultural life and a distinctly Swabian character.
Munich is Bavaria’s capital, known for historic squares, beer halls and strong museum collections. Around Marienplatz and the Residenz, it feels elegant and traditional, while districts like Schwabing give it a more relaxed edge.
Augsburg is known for its Roman origins, Renaissance centre and the Fugger family’s influence. Canals, water towers and the Fuggerei give the city a historic feel shaped by Swabian culture.
Memmingen is a Bavarian town known for its well-preserved old centre and colourful historic buildings. It has a relaxed Swabian character and is especially associated with Fishermen’s Day and access to the Allgäu.
Nuremberg is a Franconian city known for its walled Old Town, imperial castle and the legacy of the Nuremberg Trials. Medieval streets, robust local food and respected museums give it a character that feels historic yet lived-in.
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This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Ulm:
A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Ulm costing on average £57.
Other travel options to Ulm take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 36m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Freiburg im Breisgau and Ulm as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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