Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | International Bus Stop - 51 | Essen | CheapestFastest | |||||
| International Bus Stop - 51 | Essen | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:31 PM CEST.
Compare 2 ways to go from Ulm to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 4 hours 39 minutes, and with fares starting at just COP 228,692, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Ulm and Essen
Stops in Ulm
- A
International Bus Stop - 51
Eberhard-Finckh-Straße 34, 89075 Ulm, Germany - B
Ulm Bushaltestelle
Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 12, 89073 Ulm, Germany - C
Ulm Bahnhof
Bahnhofpl. 1, 89073 Ulm, Germany - D
Bushaltestelle Ulm Einsteinstraße
Einsteinstraße 93, 89077 Ulm, Germany - E
Ulm, Böfingen, Eberhard-Finckhstr. 34
Eythstraße 24, 89075 Ulm, Germany
Stops in Essen
- A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany - B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany - C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany - D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ulm to Essen by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Ulm to Essen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Ulm to Essen start from COP 159,946. The average price for this route is around COP 329,985. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Ulm to Essen?
The average bus travel time from Ulm to Essen is 22h 10m, covering a distance of 399 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Ulm to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Ulm to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Ulm to Essen at 6:05am. And the latest bus departs at 10:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ulm to Essen?
A bus trip from Ulm to Essen generates an estimated 9.968725000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Ulm to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 12099 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Ulm to Essen?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Ulm to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Ulm to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Ulm to Essen was searched and found on Jul 28, 2026 with a price of COP 149,458To 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 COP 149,458 to COP 536,550 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 COP 345,897 which is on 2026-07-29.
