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 54m and costs €50 - €230.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Ulm Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Cologne to Neu-Ulm?

The distance between Cologne and Neu-Ulm is 433 km. The road distance is 442 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 54m and costs €50 - €230.

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

The train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof takes 2h 54m including transfers and departs every four hours.

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 Messe/Deutz Bf 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 54m and costs €50 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h 43m.

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 5m to drive from Cologne to Neu-Ulm.

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

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Where can I stay near Neu-Ulm?

There are 560+ 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, night train, and car

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

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 Messe/Deutz Bf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof47 / ...
2h 54m
€50–230
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Ulm440.7 km
4h 46m
€21–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to UlmN93 / ...
7h 43m
€39–71
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Mannheim HbfNj
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhof42 / ...
5h 21m
€52–141
Drive 442 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Neu-Ulm442 km
4h 5m
€63–91
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
3. Take the train from Pasing to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
4h 36m
€106–290
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
4. Take the train from Pasing to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
5h 15m
€121–329
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)FRA - STR
3. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
4h 31m
€129–245
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
5h 28m
€124–339

Cologne to Neu-Ulm by train

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Distance: 433.4 km
Duration: 2h 54m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–140 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Ulm twice daily. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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