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Cities Near Ulm

Cities near Ulm, Germany: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Heidenheim an der Brenz, Göppingen, Schwäbisch Gmünd. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Ulm, Germany is Heidenheim an der Brenz, about 21 mi (33 km) away — roughly 40 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Heidenheim an der Brenz21 mi / 33 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Göppingen26 mi / 42 km51 minDrive/railDay trip
Schwäbisch Gmünd29 mi / 47 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Aalen31 mi / 49 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
Reutlingen37 mi / 59 km1 hr 6 minDrive/railDay trip
Esslingen39 mi / 63 km1 hr 10 minDrive/railDay trip
Augsburg42 mi / 67 km1 hr 15 minDrive/railDay trip
Kempten (Allgäu)49 mi / 78 km1 hr 27 minDrive/railDay trip
Sindelfingen49 mi / 79 km1 hr 28 minDrive/railDay trip
Ludwigsburg50 mi / 81 km1 hr 30 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Ulm

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Heidenheim an der Brenz, Göppingen, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Aalen, Reutlingen. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Ulm include Heidenheim an der Brenz, Göppingen, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Aalen, Reutlingen. The closest is Heidenheim an der Brenz, about 21 miles (33 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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