The average train between Ulm and Cologne takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Ulm to Cologne. 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 every 4 hours between Ulm and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ulm is at 5:33 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ulm station and arriving at Cologne station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
Ulm to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
Ulm to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Ulm to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Ulm and Cologne is 356.8 km. The road distance is 434 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €80–180 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily.