How to travel from Magdeburg to Ulm, Germany

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.

10 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out UlmMagdeburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then Donauwörth and then to Neu-Ulm.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Ulm.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance552km (343 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Magdeburg and Ulm

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Magdeburg and Ulm

Transport options from Magdeburg to Ulm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 10m
€260($260)
every 4 hours631km (392 miles)
Train to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen, plane4h 30m
€235($235)
every 4 hours673km (418 miles)
Train to Hannover Hbf, plane4h 45m
€315($315)
hourly823km (511 miles)
Train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof, plane4h 50m
€225($225)
hourly787km (489 miles)
Train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof, plane5h 20m
€225($225)
hourly813km (505 miles)
Train to Uelzen, plane5h 40m
€270($270)
hourly927km (576 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 35m
€145($145)
every 3 hours536km (333 miles)
Train via Erfurt Hbf7hrs
€120($120)
every 3 hours697km (433 miles)
Train to Ulm Hbf7h 40m
€160($160)
once a week710km (441 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€73($73)
on demand552km (343 miles)

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Airports near Ulm

The following major airports near Ulm offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

FMM
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Ulm
FDH
Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Ulm
MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Ulm