The average train between Cologne and Ulm takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Ulm. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cologne and Ulm. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Ulm at 4:38 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cologne station and arriving at Ulm station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.
Cologne to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Ulm train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Ulm is 356.8 km. The road distance is 435 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €85–200 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route twice daily.