How to travel from Ulm to Magdeburg, Germany

The distance between Ulm and Magdeburg is around 508km (316 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from Ulm to Magdeburg by train, bus, 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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Train to Donauwörth, plane

Take the train to Donauwörth and then to Nuernberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Magdeburg Hbf.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    €455($460)
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Train

Take the train to Donauwörth then Halle(Saale)Hbf and then to Magdeburg Hbf.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Halle Central Bus Station and then to Magdeburg central bus station.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Magdeburg.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance557km (346 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ulm and Magdeburg

There are several options for getting from Ulm to Magdeburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €455 ($460).

The distance between Ulm and Magdeburg is around 508km (316 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 431km (268 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Ulm and Magdeburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ulm to Magdeburg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €455 ($460).

The cheapest way to travel between Ulm and Magdeburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ulm and Magdeburg. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ulm to Magdeburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Donauwörth and Halle(Saale)Hbf. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

agilis, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH and Abellio run train services between Ulm and Magdeburg. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ulm and Magdeburg. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ulm to Magdeburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Halle Central Bus Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

EuroClub, FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Ulm and Magdeburg. Buses run once a week and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ulm to Magdeburg. We recommend that you take the train to Muenchen Hbf and then to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Magdeburg Hbf. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Magdeburg is Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) which is approximately 89km (55 miles) from Magdeburg. Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) and Erfurt Airport (ERF) (ERF) 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 Ulm and Magdeburg. The distance is around 557km (346 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ulm to Magdeburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ulm and Magdeburg

Transport options from Ulm to Magdeburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Donauwörth, plane + 6 similar
3h 55m
€455($460)
every 3 hours508km (316 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
€285($285)
every 3 hours635km (395 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, plane4h 30m
€260($260)
every 3 hours673km (418 miles)
Train to Muenchen Hbf, plane4h 40m
€315($315)
hourly827km (514 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, plane4h 40m
€360($360)
hourly708km (440 miles)
Train to Stuttgart Hbf, plane4h 55m
€225($225)
hourly787km (489 miles)
Train to Muenchen Hbf, plane5h 25m
€220($220)
hourly817km (507 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 45m
€145($145)
every 2 hours535km (333 miles)
Train via Erfurt Hbf7h 10m
€120($120)
every 3 hours697km (433 miles)
Train via Halle(Saale)Hbf7h 45m
€195($195)
twice daily715km (445 miles)
Bus
6h 40m
€50($50)
once a week665km (413 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€74($74)
on demand557km (346 miles)

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Airports near Magdeburg

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

LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Magdeburg
BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
130km (80 miles) from Magdeburg
ERF
Erfurt Airport (ERF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Magdeburg