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

The cheapest way to get from Neu-Ulm to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Neu-Ulm to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €45 - €230.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Neu-Ulm to Cologne?

The distance between Neu-Ulm and Cologne is 435 km. The road distance is 441.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Neu-Ulm to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €45 - €230.

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

The train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Cologne Hbf takes 3h 18m including transfers and departs every three hours.

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

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

Train or bus from Neu-Ulm to Cologne?

The best way to get from Neu-Ulm to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €45 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Neu-Ulm to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Neu-Ulm to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Neu-Ulm to Cologne is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Neu-Ulm to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1758+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

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

There are 8 ways to get from Neu-Ulm to Cologne 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 Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf42 / ...
3h 18m
€45–230
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Ulm to Cologne440.2 km
4h 46m
€19–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Cologne Airport CGNN93 / ...
6h 50m
€39–70
Drive 441.2 km
1. Drive from Neu-Ulm to Cologne441.2 km
4h 5m
€63–90
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MUC - CGN
4h 29m
€108–303
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Frankfurt (FRA)STR - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4h 22m
€130–287
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MUC - DUS
5h 18m
€118–340
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
4h 54m
€124–353

Neu-Ulm to Cologne by train

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3h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 434.6 km
Duration: 3h 18m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €45–130 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ulm to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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