The average train between Ulm and Cologne takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours 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 2 hours between Ulm and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 1:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Ulm is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:10 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Köln Hbf station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 26m.
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 Hbf station.
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The distance between Ulm and Cologne is 356.8 km. The road distance is 440 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €75–170 and the journey takes 3h 18m.