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Museum der bildenden Künste
Leipzig’s major fine arts museum with strong German painting, modern works, and a bright contemporary building in the city center.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ulm to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ulm to Leipzig will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
On Sat, Nov 07, we found 30 trains from Ulm to Leipzig, including 6 direct services.
On Sat, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 369 km distance in an average of 4 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 21 m .
On Sat, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 4 h 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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59130 · ICE 1504 · S5X+
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ICE 1215 · ICE 1206 · ICE 1008 · ICE 1559
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ICE 800 · ICE 692+
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ICE 706 · ICE 598+
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Trains from Ulm to Leipzig run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $57 but you can travel from only $37 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 229 miles (369 km) distance in 3h 38m.
Distance 229 miles (369 km) |
Average train duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 6 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Ulm to Leipzig.
The table below shows live departures for Ulm to Leipzig trains for today, Friday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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84303+ ICE 904 | On time 10:46 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h26 | 5:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
84303+ ICE 904 · S5 | 10:46 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h43 | 5:29 AM Leipzig Markt | 2 transfers | |
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ICE 692 | On time 7:59 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h10 | 1:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
22906 · IC 2065 · ICE 1100 · ICE 1557 | On time 8:04 AM Ulm Hbf | 4h27 | 12:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
22906 · IC 2065 | On time 8:04 AM Ulm Hbf | 6h11 | 2:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 800 · ICE 692+ 84125 | Delayed 9:08 AM 8:47 AMUlm Hbf | 4h22 | 1:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 511 · 4012 · ICE 508 | On time 9:15 AM Ulm Hbf | 4h49 | 2:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 690 | On time 10:01 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h08 | 3:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1215 · ICE 1206 · ICE 1008 · ICE 1559 | On time 10:10 AM Ulm Hbf | 4h21 | 2:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1215 · ICE 1206 | On time 10:10 AM Ulm Hbf | 4h33 | 2:43 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
59124 · ICE 1508 · S5X+ 84129 | 10:47 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h10 | 3:57 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 513 · 4016 · ICE 506 | On time 11:15 AM Ulm Hbf | 4h49 | 4:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 598 | On time 12:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h08 | 5:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
22910 · IC 2069 · ICE 1006 · ICE 1651 | On time 12:02 PM Ulm Hbf | 4h29 | 4:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
59128 · ICE 1506 · S5X+ 84133 | 12:47 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h10 | 5:57 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 706 · ICE 598+ 84133 | Delayed 1:08 PM 12:47 PMUlm Hbf | 4h22 | 5:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 515 · 4024 · ICE 504 | On time 1:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 4h49 | 6:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 596 | On time 2:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h08 | 7:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
22912 · IC 2161 · ICE 1004 · ICE 1653 | On time 2:02 PM Ulm Hbf | 4h29 | 6:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
22912 · IC 2161 · ICE 90 | On time 2:02 PM Ulm Hbf | 4h43 | 6:45 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
59130 · ICE 1504 · S5X+ 84137 | 2:47 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h10 | 7:57 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 517 · 4028 · ICE 502 | On time 3:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 4h49 | 8:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 594 | On time 4:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h08 | 9:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
22914 · IC 2163 · ICE 1002 · ICE 1655 | On time 4:02 PM Ulm Hbf | 4h29 | 8:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
22914 · IC 2163 | 4:02 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h16 | 10:18 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 702 · ICE 594+ 84141 | Delayed 5:03 PM 4:47 PMUlm Hbf | 4h22 | 9:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 519 · 4038 · ICE 500 | On time 5:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 4h49 | 10:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 592 | On time 6:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h08 | 11:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
22916 · IC 2165 · ICE 1000 · ICE 1657 | On time 6:02 PM Ulm Hbf | 4h29 | 10:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 700+ 84145 | Delayed 7:06 PM 6:47 PMUlm Hbf | 4h45 | 11:32 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 990 · IC 60409 | On time 10:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 6h48 | 4:49 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Leipzig’s major fine arts museum with strong German painting, modern works, and a bright contemporary building in the city center.
Immersive museum on Leipzig’s role in East Germany’s Peaceful Revolution. Essential for understanding 1989 and modern German democracy.
Bach’s former residence and museum, presenting manuscripts, instruments, and Leipzig’s central role in his life and work.
Leipzig’s central square framed by historic buildings, arcades, and markets. A natural starting point for exploring the old town on foot.
Major city square with dramatic architecture, fountains, opera, and concert hall. Best for urban views and Leipzig’s cultural heart.
Former cotton mill transformed into one of Europe’s notable art districts. Explore galleries, studios, and Leipzig’s influential contemporary scene.
Leipzig’s signature mixed vegetable dish with peas, carrots, asparagus and morel mushrooms, often enriched with crayfish butter. A classic Saxon specialty.
A clear broth with small semolina dumplings. This simple soup is a long-standing Saxon home-style favorite served in Leipzig and the region.
A hearty Saxon potato soup, often made with root vegetables and marjoram, sometimes served with sausage. A comforting everyday dish in the region.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in the Rosental with modern tasting menus, refined service and a tranquil setting in a historic building.
Well-known restaurant and inn by the monument, popular for hearty Saxon food and local beer in a warm, traditional setting.
Historic Auerbachs Keller serves classic Saxon and German dishes in a famous vaulted cellar linked to Goethe and Leipzig tradition.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels, dining, and transit are usually cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, making Leipzig good value for city breaks.
Tip about 5-10% in restaurants or round up the bill. Round up for taxis and leave small change at cafes if service was good.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ulm to Leipzig by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leipzig, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ulm to Leipzig trains use the Ulm Hbf to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Leipzig Markt. Use this guide to compare Ulm and Leipzig train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ulm Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Schmizz, Blauflesch, Wilder Mann, Gaststuben im Zunfthaus der Schiffleute
Wi-Fi is available at Ulm Hbf. ATMs are available at Ulm Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Ulm Hbf. Information desks are available at Ulm Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Ulm Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ulm Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ulm Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ulm Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Neuthor, Bäumle, InterCityHotel Ulm, Lehrertal Garni.
Ulm Ost has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bodhi, Schwarze Henne, Café Schmizz, Kornhäusle
Wi-Fi is available at Ulm Ost. ATMs are available at Ulm Ost.
Ticket office support is available at Ulm Ost. Information desks are available at Ulm Ost.
Luggage storage is available at Ulm Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ulm Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ulm Ost: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ulm Ost.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Neuthor, Hotel Comfor, Bäumle, Stern.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
Leipzig Markt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: China White, Cafe Barbakane, X-Maza, Vodkaria
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig Markt. ATMs are available at Leipzig Markt.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Markt. Information desks are available at Leipzig Markt.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Markt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Markt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Markt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Markt.
Nearby hotels include Seaside Park, Pentahotel Leipzig, Victors Residenzhotel, Marriott.
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