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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ulm Hbf is to rideshare which costs €21 - €26 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Ulm Hbf is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €45 - €230.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Ulm Hbf?

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 Ulm Hbf?

The distance between Cologne and Ulm Hbf is 435 km. The road distance is 441.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Ulm Hbf without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €45 - €230.

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

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 Ulm Hbf train from?

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

Where does the Cologne to Ulm Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Ulm Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Ulm Hbf is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Cologne to Ulm Hbf.

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

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Where can I stay near Ulm Hbf?

There are 570+ hotels available in Ulm Hbf.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Ulm Hbf?

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

Cologne to Ulm Hbf - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Ulm Hbf 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
€45–230
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Ulmrideshare 441.1 km
4h 57m
€21–26
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOBbus
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 11 / ...
5h 24m
Drive 441.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Ulm Hbfcar 441.3 km
4h 6m
€63–90
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 24m
€89–336
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 55m
€104–354
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
€123–228
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 4m
€117–349

Cologne to Ulm Hbf by train

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Distance: 434.6 km
Duration: 2h 58m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €45–140 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route twice daily.

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