What is the cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Ulm?

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Ulm is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 5h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leipzig to Ulm?

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Ulm is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs €55 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Ulm?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Ulm via Bayreuth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Ulm?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Ulm Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Ulm?

The distance between Leipzig and Ulm is 644 km. The road distance is 430.4 km.

How do I travel from Leipzig to Ulm without a car?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Ulm without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €45 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Leipzig to Ulm?

The train from Leipzig Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof takes 5h 11m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Ulm bus from?

Leipzig to Ulm bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Ulm train from?

Leipzig to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train or bus from Leipzig to Ulm?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Ulm is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Leipzig to Ulm bus arrive?

Leipzig to Ulm bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayreuth central train station.

Where does the Leipzig to Ulm train arrive?

Leipzig to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Ulm?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Ulm is 430 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Leipzig to Ulm.

How do I get a train ticket from Leipzig to Ulm?

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Where can I stay near Ulm?

There are 588+ hotels available in Ulm.

Can I share a ride from Leipzig to Ulm?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leipzig and Ulm. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Leipzig to Ulm - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 11 ways to get from Leipzig to Ulm by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 11
5h 11m
€45–130
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Leipzig to Ulmrideshare 430.7 km
5h 42m
€22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Bayreuth central train stationbus N86 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bayreuth to Ulmbus Kyiv-Karlsruhe
7h 2m
Drive 430.4 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Ulmcar 430.4 km
4h 21m
€60–86
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane LEJ - STR
2. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 1m
€169–308
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Donauwörthtrain 18 / ...
3. Take the train from Donauwoerth to Ulm Hbftrain Rb
5h 18m
€62–154
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 53m
€115–290
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DRS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 42m
€157–362
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
3. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 47m
€85–263
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BER - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 2m
€96–270
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 14m
€172–457

Leipzig to Ulm by train

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Distance: 644.2 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Ulm, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–130 and the journey takes 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Ulm via Bayreuth central train station and Bayreuth in around 7h 2m.

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