Day trip from Winterthur to Ulm
Ulm lies 137 km (85 mi) north-east of Winterthur, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 137 km (85 mi) apart, Ulm is a realistic day trip from Winterthur: about 2 h 14 min each way by road.
| Winterthur | Ulm | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland | Germany |
| Population | 111,840 | 120,451 |
| Elevation | 441 m (1,447 ft) | 480 m (1,575 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 8400–8409 | 89040–89081 |
What changes when you arrive in Ulm
Crossing from Switzerland into Germany: money changes from the Franc to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
What to see in Ulm
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Communication and Information Center | 181,409 | 2016 |
The busiest is Communication and Information Center at 181,409 visitors in 2016. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Ulm
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Staying in Ulm
Live rooms and prices for Ulm are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Ulm
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Ulm from Winterthur?
137 km (85 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Winterthur; by road roughly 167 km (104 mi).
How long does it take to get from Winterthur to Ulm by road?
About 2 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Winterthur and Ulm?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Ulm?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.