What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Neu-Ulm?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Neu-Ulm is to rideshare which costs €21 - €26 and takes 4h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Neu-Ulm?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Neu-Ulm is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €40 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Neu-Ulm?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Neu-Ulm. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Ulm via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Neu-Ulm?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Ulm Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Cologne to Neu-Ulm?

The distance between Cologne and Neu-Ulm is 435 km. The road distance is 441.9 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Neu-Ulm without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Neu-Ulm without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €40 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Neu-Ulm?

The train from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof takes 2h 58m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Neu-Ulm bus from?

Cologne to Neu-Ulm bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Neu-Ulm train from?

Cologne to Neu-Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Neu-Ulm?

The best way to get from Cologne to Neu-Ulm is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €40 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Cologne to Neu-Ulm bus arrive?

Cologne to Neu-Ulm bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Neu-Ulm train arrive?

Cologne to Neu-Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Neu-Ulm?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Neu-Ulm is 442 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Cologne to Neu-Ulm.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Neu-Ulm?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cologne to Neu-Ulm?

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Where can I stay near Neu-Ulm?

There are 577+ hotels available in Neu-Ulm.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Neu-Ulm?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Neu-Ulm. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cologne to Neu-Ulm - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Neu-Ulm by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2h 58m
€40–230
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Ulmrideshare 441.1 km
4h 46m
€21–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Ulmbus N422 / ...
7h 3m
Drive 441.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Neu-Ulmcar 441.9 km
4h 6m
€62–89
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 26m
€92–317
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 57m
€110–344
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane FRA - STR
3. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 38m
€126–222
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 3m
€121–339
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Friedrichshafen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)plane DUS - FDH
3. Take the train from Meckenbeuren Bahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 46m
€160–354

Cologne to Neu-Ulm by train

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Distance: 434.9 km
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Neu-Ulm, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €40–110 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Ulm via Frankfurt central train station in around 7h 3m.

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