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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm Hbf to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm Hbf to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Ulm Hbf and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Ulm Hbf to Cologne?

The distance between Ulm Hbf and Cologne is 432 km. The road distance is 440.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm Hbf to Cologne without a car is to train via Esslingen which takes 4h 46m and costs €70 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Ulm Hbf to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulm Hbf to Cologne train from?

Ulm Hbf to Cologne train services, operated by DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Ulm Hbf to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ulm Hbf to Cologne is to train via Esslingen which takes 4h 46m and costs €70 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Ulm Hbf to Cologne train arrive?

Ulm Hbf to Cologne train services, operated by DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB), arrive at Plochingen station.

Can I drive from Ulm Hbf to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm Hbf to Cologne is 440 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Ulm Hbf to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Can I share a ride from Ulm Hbf to Cologne?

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Ulm Hbf 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 via Esslingen
best
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Plochingentrain Re5
2. Take the train from Esslingen(Neckar) to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
4h 46m
€70–184
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Ulm to Colognerideshare 440 km
4h 57m
€19–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Cologne Airport CGNbus N93 / ...
8h 15m
€41–62
Drive 440.3 km
1. Drive from Ulm Hbf to Colognecar 440.3 km
4h 9m
€63–90
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
4h 33m
€98–300
Train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
4h 48m
€40–240
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 29m
€119–324
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 1m
€125–353
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingentrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane STR - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 35m
€123–227

Ulm Hbf to Cologne by train

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4h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 432.3 km
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Plochingen and Esslingen(Neckar) in around 4h 46m. 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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