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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Leipzig is to rideshare which costs €19 - €26 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Leipzig is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Leipzig?

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

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Leipzig Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Ulm to Leipzig?

The distance between Ulm and Leipzig is 644 km. The road distance is 429.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €95 - €110.

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

The train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf takes 5h 8m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Leipzig bus from?

Ulm to Leipzig bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Ulm station.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Leipzig train from?

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

Train or bus from Ulm to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Ulm to Leipzig is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €95 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Ulm to Leipzig bus arrive?

Ulm to Leipzig bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Bayreuth station.

Where does the Ulm to Leipzig train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ulm to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Leipzig is 430 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Ulm to Leipzig.

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

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Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1440+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Can I share a ride from Ulm to Leipzig?

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

Ulm to Leipzig - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Ulm to Leipzig by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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
5h 8m
€95–110
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Ulm to Leipzigrideshare 430.3 km
4h 45m
€19–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Bayreuthbus Kyiv-Karlsruhe
2. Take the bus from Bayreuth central train station to Leipzig central train stationbus N86 / ...
7h 2m
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingentrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane STR - LEJ
6h 37m
€170–330
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Donauwoerthtrain Rb / ...
2. Take the train from Donauwörth to Nürnberg Hbftrain 18 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
5h 29m
Drive 429.6 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Leipzigcar 429.6 km
4h 20m
€60–87
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
4h 37m
€129–332
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane MUC - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 49m
€178–371
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 S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 44m
€117–262

Ulm to Leipzig by train

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Distance: 644.2 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €95–110 and the journey takes 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulm to Leipzig central train station via Bayreuth and Bayreuth central train station in around 7h 2m.

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