The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€55
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€78
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 1 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
3 h 3 m
Trains on Sep 19
39
Distance
357 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf will cost around €78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €55.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 39 trains from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf, including 10 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 357 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 1 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 3 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 2046 · ICE 6112:53 PM4h20Cologne Hbf7:13 PMUlm Hbf€551One-way1 transfer
IC 2048 · ICE 6134:53 PM4h20Cologne Hbf9:13 PMUlm Hbf€551One-way1 transfer
ICE 927 · ICE 10133:54 PM4h39Cologne Hbf8:33 PMUlm Hbf€551One-way1 transfer
ICE 23 · ICE 9135:53 AM4h33Cologne Hbf10:26 AMUlm Hbf€601One-way1 transfer
IC 2440 · ICE 6156:53 PM4h09Cologne Hbf11:02 PMUlm Hbf€601One-way1 transfer
ICE 9115:25 AM3h01Cologne Hbf8:26 AMUlm Hbf€621One-way0 transfers
S12 · ICE 10135:30 PM3h03Cologne Hbf8:33 PMUlm Hbf€661One-way1 transfer
10905 · ICE 9137:22 AM3h04Cologne Hbf10:26 AMUlm Hbf€781One-way1 transfer
10917 · ICE 9191:22 PM3h04Cologne Hbf4:26 PMUlm Hbf€781One-way1 transfer
10921 · ICE 10113:22 PM3h04Cologne Hbf6:26 PMUlm Hbf€661One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, while a flight costs an average of €317.
Distance: 221 miles (357 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€88 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest | €317 Average price | €63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 36m Average total duration 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf:
A bus is €51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf costing on average €88.
A bus is €280 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf costing on average €317.
Other travel options to Ulm Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 32m.
Bus takes on average 8h 6m.
You'll arrive about 48m sooner (3h 32m by train vs 4h 20m by car). Tickets start at around €88 compared to roughly €63 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 615 | Delayed 6:36 PM 7:54 PMCologne Hbf | 3h29 | 9:42 PM 9:42 PMUlm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 205 · ICE 695 · 4239 | Delayed 7:09 PM 8:54 PMCologne Hbf | 3h49 | 12:43 AM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 617 · 19343 · 16083 | On time 9:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h57 | 1:51 AM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2509 · ICE 619 | Delayed 8:25 PM 10:18 PMCologne Hbf | 6h41 | 4:59 AM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
28535 · 25443 · 29591 · S6 | 10:32 PM Cologne Hbf | 7h31 | 6:03 AM Ulm Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 619 | 12:17 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h42 | 4:59 AM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 827 · 4553 · ICE 991 | On time 3:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h39 | 8:00 AM Ulm Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 911 | On time 5:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h01 | 8:26 AM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 511 | On time 5:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h25 | 9:13 AM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 23 · ICE 913 | On time 5:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h33 | 10:26 AM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2348 · ICE 513 | On time 6:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h20 | 11:13 AM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2511 · ICE 591 | On time 6:55 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h05 | 10:00 AM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10905 · ICE 913 | On time 7:22 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h04 | 10:26 AM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 25 · ICE 915 | On time 7:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h33 | 12:26 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 513 | On time 7:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h19 | 11:13 AM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2040 · ICE 515 | On time 8:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h20 | 1:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2513 · ICE 593 | On time 8:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h06 | 12:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10909 · ICE 915 | On time 9:22 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h04 | 12:26 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 515 | On time 9:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h19 | 1:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2013 · ICE 517 | On time 10:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h20 | 3:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2515 · ICE 595 | On time 10:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h06 | 2:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 29 · ICE 919 | On time 11:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h33 | 4:26 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 517 | On time 11:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h19 | 3:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2044 · ICE 519 | On time 12:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h20 | 5:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2517 · ICE 597 | On time 12:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h06 | 4:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10917 · ICE 919 | On time 1:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h04 | 4:26 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 519 | On time 1:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h19 | 5:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 229 · ICE 1011 | On time 1:55 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h31 | 6:26 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2046 · ICE 611 | On time 2:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h20 | 7:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2519 · ICE 599 | On time 2:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h06 | 6:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10921 · ICE 1011 | On time 3:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h04 | 6:26 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 611 | 3:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h19 | 7:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 927 · ICE 1013 | On time 3:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h39 | 8:33 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2048 · ICE 613 | On time 4:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h20 | 9:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 201 · ICE 691 | On time 4:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h04 | 8:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S12 · ICE 1013 | On time 5:30 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h03 | 8:33 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 929 · ICE 1015 | On time 5:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h33 | 10:26 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 613 | 5:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h19 | 9:13 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2440 · ICE 615 | On time 6:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h09 | 11:02 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 203 · ICE 693 | On time 6:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h04 | 10:00 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
17430 · ICE 1015 | On time 7:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h05 | 10:26 PM Ulm Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 615 | On time 7:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h08 | 11:02 PM Ulm Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf
Trains from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 but you can travel from only €17 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:56, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 221 miles (357 km) distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 221 miles (357 km) |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 1:56 AM |
Last train 9:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Ulm Hbf from €17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ulm Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf
Most Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf trains use the Köln Hbf to Ulm Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Ulm Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Getting to Ulm Hbf from Ulm city centre
Ulm Hbf train station facilities and services
Ulm Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Schmizz, Blauflesch, Wilder Mann, Gaststuben im Zunfthaus der Schiffleute
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Ulm Hbf. ATMs are available at Ulm Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ulm Hbf. Information desks are available at Ulm Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Ulm Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ulm Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Ulm Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ulm Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Neuthor, Bäumle, InterCityHotel Ulm, Lehrertal Garni.
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