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The 14 Best Day Trips from Ulm

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from Ulm, Germany, led by Munich, Stuttgart, Nuremberg. The closest is Reutlingen, about 1 hr 10 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Ulm at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Munich121 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Stuttgart74 km NW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Nuremberg142 km NE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Augsburg67 km E1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Karlsruhe135 km NW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Heidelberg147 km NW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Fürth140 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Heilbronn100 km NW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Pforzheim109 km NW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Reutlingen59 km W1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Winterthur137 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Esslingen63 km NW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Tübingen71 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Ludwigsburg81 km NW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Ulm

  1. 1

    Munich, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km east of Ulm3 hr 50 min round trip

    What travelers see in Munich

    • Marienplatz - The heart of Munich, featuring the stunning Neues Rathaus and famous Glockenspiel, bustling with shops and cafes—a must-see for every visitor.
    • Viktualienmarkt - A vibrant food market in the center of Munich with fresh produce, local specialties, and traditional Bavarian delicacies—perfect for a delightful lunch.
    • English Garden - One of the largest urban parks in the world, this green oasis offers serene paths, beer gardens, and a picturesque lake—ideal for a relaxing day outdoors.

    Also nearby: Ingolstadt.

    17 traveler itinerariesThings to do in Munich
  2. 2

    Stuttgart, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km north-west of Ulm2 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Nuremberg, Germany

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km north-east of Ulm4 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Augsburg, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km east of Ulm2 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Karlsruhe, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km north-west of Ulm4 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Heidelberg, Germany

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km north-west of Ulm4 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Fürth, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km north-east of Ulm4 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Heilbronn, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km north-west of Ulm3 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Pforzheim, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km north-west of Ulm3 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Reutlingen, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km west of Ulm2 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Winterthur, Switzerland

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south-west of Ulm4 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Esslingen, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km north-west of Ulm2 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Tübingen, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km west of Ulm2 hr 40 min round trip
  14. 14

    Ludwigsburg, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km north-west of Ulm2 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Ulm to Munich

A realistic pace for Munich, 121 km from Ulm. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Ulm
  2. 09:25Arrive in Munich (1 hr 55 min drive)
  3. 09:40Marienplatz
  4. 11:40Lunch
  5. 12:55Viktualienmarkt
  6. 14:40English Garden
  7. 16:10Head back to Ulm
  8. 18:05Home in Ulm

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ulm?
The best day trips from Ulm are Munich, Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Augsburg, Karlsruhe. The closest is Reutlingen, about 1 hr 10 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ulm?
Reutlingen is the closest, 59 km west of Ulm, roughly 1 hr 10 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Ulm for a day out?
Munich is the largest city in day-trip range, 121 km east of Ulm and about 1 hr 55 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Ulm?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Heidelberg at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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