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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Bautzen is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Bautzen is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Bautzen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ulm to Bautzen. However, there are services departing from Ulm and arriving at Bautzen via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Bautzen?

No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Bautzen. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bautzen Bahnhof via Leipzig Hbf and Dresden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Ulm to Bautzen?

The distance between Ulm and Bautzen is 823 km. The road distance is 522.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Bautzen without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs €85 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Ulm to Bautzen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Bautzen bus from?

Ulm to Bautzen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ulm station.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Bautzen train from?

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

Train or bus from Ulm to Bautzen?

The best way to get from Ulm to Bautzen is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs €85 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Ulm to Bautzen bus arrive?

Ulm to Bautzen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Ulm to Bautzen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ulm to Bautzen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Bautzen is 522 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Ulm to Bautzen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ulm to Bautzen?

Book your Ulm to Bautzen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bautzen?

There are 452+ hotels available in Bautzen.

Ulm to Bautzen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Ulm to Bautzen by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 11
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Bautzen Bahnhoftrain Re1
7h 57m
€85–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Munich central bus stationbus 336 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Bautzenbus N1230
10h 25m
€41–82
Drive 522.2 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Bautzencar 522.2 km
5h 3m
€75–108
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane MUC - DRS
4. Take the train from Dresden-Klotzsche to Bautzentrain
5h 20m
Train via Donauwörth
1. Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Donauwoerthtrain Rb / ...
2. Take the train from Donauwörth to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 18
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 55 / ...
4. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain Rb / ...
8h 18m
€131–170
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Seligweiler Hotel & Restaurant, Ulm to Dresden, Bhf Sudseite Bayrische Strbus Odesa
2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Bautzen Bahnhoftrain Rb60 / ...
11h 48m
€82–94
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden-Klotzsche to Bautzentrain
5h 27m
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingentrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
4. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain
7h 8m
€121–318

Ulm to Bautzen by train

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7h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 822.7 km
Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Bautzen Bahnhof via Leipzig Hbf and Dresden Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulm to Bautzen via Munich central bus station in around 10h 25m.

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