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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ulm is to rideshare which costs €21 - €25 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Ulm is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €50 - €230.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Ulm?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Ulm Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Cologne to Ulm?

The distance between Cologne and Ulm is 434 km. The road distance is 441.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Ulm without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €50 - €230.

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

The train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof takes 2h 59m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Ulm train from?

Cologne to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Ulm?

The best way to get from Cologne to Ulm is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €50 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Cologne to Ulm train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Ulm?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Ulm?

There are 573+ hotels available in Ulm.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Ulm?

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

Cologne to Ulm - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to 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 59m
€50–230
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Ulm440.7 km
4h 46m
€21–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to UlmN93 / ...
7h 47m
€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 Hauptbahnhof11 / ...
5h 13m
€51–141
Drive 441.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Ulm441.5 km
4h 6m
€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 46m
€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 23m
€116–339
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 40m
€129–255
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 18m
€119–339

Cologne to Ulm by train

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Distance: 433.5 km
Duration: 2h 59m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €50–130 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once 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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