The distance between Magdeburg and Ulm is around 536km (333 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Magdeburg to Ulm by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Pasing and then to Ulm Hbf.
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Take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then Donauwörth and then to Neu-Ulm.
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There are several options for getting from Magdeburg to Ulm by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).
The distance between Magdeburg and Ulm is around 536km (333 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 431km (268 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Magdeburg and Ulm by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Magdeburg to Ulm is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Magdeburg and Ulm, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Magdeburg and Ulm. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Magdeburg and Ulm with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 7h 40m.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, agilis, ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH and Abellio run train services between Magdeburg and Ulm. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Magdeburg and Ulm. We recommend that you take the train to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Pasing and then to Ulm Hbf. instead which will take 4h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Magdeburg to Ulm. We recommend that you take the train to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Pasing and then to Ulm Hbf. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Ulm is Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) (FMM) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Ulm. Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) (FDH) and Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Magdeburg and Ulm. The distance is around 552km (343 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Magdeburg to Ulm is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 10m | €260($260) | every 4 hours | 631km (392 miles) |
Train to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen, plane | 4h 30m | €235($235) | every 4 hours | 673km (418 miles) |
Train to Hannover Hbf, plane | 4h 45m | €315($315) | hourly | 823km (511 miles) |
Train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof, plane | 4h 50m | €225($225) | hourly | 787km (489 miles) |
Train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof, plane | 5h 20m | €225($225) | hourly | 813km (505 miles) |
Train to Uelzen, plane | 5h 40m | €270($270) | hourly | 927km (576 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 4h 35m | €145($145) | every 3 hours | 536km (333 miles) |
Train via Erfurt Hbf | 7hrs | €120($120) | every 3 hours | 697km (433 miles) |
Train to Ulm Hbf | 7h 40m | €160($160) | once a week | 710km (441 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | €73($73) | on demand | 552km (343 miles) |
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