The average train between Ulm and Bautzen takes 8h 33m and the fastest train takes 7h 54m. 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 5 times a day between Ulm and Bautzen. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ulm is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Bautzen at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 8h 33m. 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 Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
Ulm to Bautzen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
Ulm to Bautzen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bautzen station.
Book your Ulm to Bautzen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Die Länderbahn.
The distance between Ulm and Bautzen is 444.2 km. The road distance is 815 km.
You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Bautzen via Leipzig Hbf, Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt, and Dresden-Neustadt in around 7h 27m.