The average train between Ulm and Bautzen takes 8h 35m and the fastest train takes 7h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Ulm to Bautzen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Ulm and Bautzen. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Ulm is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Bautzen at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Donauwörth and take an average of 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Bautzen. However, there are services departing from Ulm station and arriving at Bautzen station via Donauwoerth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
Ulm to Bautzen train services, operated by agilis, depart from Ulm Hbf station.
Ulm to Bautzen train services, operated by agilis, arrive at Bautzen station.
Book your Ulm to Bautzen train tickets online with agilis, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ulm and Bautzen is 444.2 km. The road distance is 647 km.
You can take a train from Ulm Hbf to Bautzen via Donauwörth, Nürnberg Hbf, Leipzig Hbf, Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt, and Dresden-Neustadt in around 7h 38m.