Rome2Rio

How to get fromUlm to Budapestby train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Find Transport to Budapest

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 10 ways to get from Ulm to Budapest by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train 62 / ...
    2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
    8h 19m
    Ft 33,108–92,501

  2. Night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the nighttrain from Ulm Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldnighttrain night train En
    11h 34m
    Ft 14,915–16,958

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ulm to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus 091 / ...
    10h 40m
    Ft 25,000–38,000

  4. Drive  773.3 km

    1. Drive from Ulm to Budapestcar car 773.3 km
    7h 18m
    Ft 50,661–73,177

  5. Bus via Deák Ferenc tér

    1. Take the bus from Ulm Long Distance Bus Station to Budapest Nepliget Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 64
    11h 58m
    Ft 16,604–21,617

  6. Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingentrain train
    2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane STR - BUD
    5h 53m
    Ft 19,927–64,277

  7. Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain train
    3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane MUC - BUD
    6h 19m
    Ft 42,176–104,377

  8. Train to Allgäu Airport, Memmingen, fly

    1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Memmingen, Bahnhof ZOBtrain train
    2. Fly from Allgäu Airport, Memmingen (FMM) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane FMM - BUD
    5h 43m
    Ft 16,648–86,692

  9. Train to Frankfurt, fly

    1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane FRA - BUD
    6h 32m
    Ft 38,228–93,896

  10. Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain train
    2. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich Flughafentrain train
    3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane ZRH - BUD
    8h 43m
    Ft 50,297–127,451

Ulm to Budapest by train

Calendar68Weekly Trains
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
TicketFt 33,108Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Ulm to Budapest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 847.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Ulm, Germany and Budapest, Hungary?

You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ulm to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar 4 times a day. Tickets cost Ft 25,000–38,000 and the journey takes 10h 40m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Hungary

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There