- Must visit
Museum Ludwig
Major modern and contemporary art museum beside the cathedral, known for Pop Art, Picasso works, and one of Germany’s strongest 20th-century collections.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$101
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 8 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
357 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ulm Hbf to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ulm Hbf to Cologne Hbf will cost around $101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 39 trains that leave Ulm Hbf for Cologne Hbf on Thu, Jun 04, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 357 km distance in an average of 3 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 2 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 3 h 10 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.
ICE 910 · ICE 1220
ICE 510 · ICE 920
ICE 698 · IC 60402
ICE 592 · IC 2347
ICE 510
ICE 910
ICE 918 · 10427
ICE 1012 · 10415
ICE 1010 · 10421
ICE 916 · 10435Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm Hbf to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $90.
Distance: 221 miles (357 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$93 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $252 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ulm Hbf to Cologne Hbf:
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm Hbf to Cologne Hbf costing on average $93 (€75).
A bus is $214 (€173) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm Hbf to Cologne Hbf costing on average $252 (€203).
Other travel options to Cologne Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 39m.
Bus takes on average 6h 11m.
You'll arrive about 47m sooner (3h 39m by train vs 4h 26m by car). Tickets start at around $93 (€75) compared to roughly $77 (€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.
The table below shows live departures for Ulm Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 2518 | Delayed 11:16 PM 1:16 AMUlm Hbf | 5h03 | 4:22 AM 4:22 AMCologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1014 · S11 | On time 5:39 AM Ulm Hbf | 3h54 | 9:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1014 · ICE 9578 · ICE 1049 | On time 5:39 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h36 | 11:15 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 614 | On time 6:47 AM Ulm Hbf | 3h22 | 10:09 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1012 · 10415 | On time 7:33 AM Ulm Hbf | 3h10 | 10:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1012 · ICE 1020 | On time 7:33 AM Ulm Hbf | 4h32 | 12:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 692 · ICE 16 | On time 7:59 AM Ulm Hbf | 3h40 | 11:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 692 · IC 1947 | On time 7:59 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h07 | 1:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 612 | On time 8:47 AM Ulm Hbf | 3h18 | 12:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1010 · ICE 926 | On time 9:33 AM Ulm Hbf | 4h32 | 2:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1010 · 10421 | On time 9:33 AM Ulm Hbf | 3h10 | 12:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 690 · ICE 314 | On time 10:01 AM Ulm Hbf | 3h38 | 1:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 690 · ICE 1645 | On time 10:01 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h07 | 3:08 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 610 | 10:47 AM Ulm Hbf | 3h23 | 2:10 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 918 · ICE 1228 | On time 11:33 AM Ulm Hbf | 4h33 | 4:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 918 · 10427 | On time 11:33 AM Ulm Hbf | 3h09 | 2:42 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 598 · ICE 14 | On time 12:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 3h38 | 3:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 566 · IC 2012 | On time 12:20 PM Ulm Hbf | 4h46 | 5:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 518 | On time 12:47 PM Ulm Hbf | 3h23 | 4:10 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 916 · ICE 28 | On time 1:33 PM Ulm Hbf | 4h33 | 6:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 916 · 10435 | On time 1:33 PM Ulm Hbf | 3h10 | 4:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 596 · ICE 12 | On time 2:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 3h39 | 5:40 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 596 · IC 1941 | On time 2:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h04 | 7:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 596 · ICE 106 | On time 2:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 3h04 | 5:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 516 | On time 2:47 PM Ulm Hbf | 3h18 | 6:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 224 · ICE 1224 | On time 3:33 PM Ulm Hbf | 4h32 | 8:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 224 | On time 3:33 PM Ulm Hbf | 3h10 | 6:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 594 · ICE 10 | On time 4:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 3h39 | 7:40 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 562 · ICE 1649 | On time 4:20 PM Ulm Hbf | 4h46 | 9:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 514 | On time 4:47 PM Ulm Hbf | 3h18 | 8:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 912 · 10447 | On time 5:33 PM Ulm Hbf | 3h10 | 8:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 912 · ICE 24 | On time 5:33 PM Ulm Hbf | 4h32 | 10:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 592 · IC 2347 | On time 6:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 5h05 | 11:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 512 | On time 6:47 PM Ulm Hbf | 3h18 | 10:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 910 | On time 7:33 PM Ulm Hbf | 3h02 | 10:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 698 · IC 60402 | Delayed 12:01 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h43 | 3:44 AM 3:44 AMCologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 618 | 1:16 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h06 | 6:22 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2518 | 1:16 AM Ulm Hbf | 5h06 | 6:22 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Ulm Hbf to Cologne Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:23, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 221 miles (357 km) distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 221 miles (357 km) |
Average train duration 3h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 4:23 AM |
Last train 11:32 PM |
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Major modern and contemporary art museum beside the cathedral, known for Pop Art, Picasso works, and one of Germany’s strongest 20th-century collections.
Important fine arts museum with medieval, Baroque, and 19th-century European painting, offering one of Cologne’s key classical art collections.
Cologne’s leading museum for Roman heritage, with mosaics, archaeology, and finds from the city’s ancient past. Parts of the collection may be shown in temporary venues during works.
Broad stepped promenade on the east bank with outstanding cathedral skyline views, especially popular for sunset photos and social media content.
Walkable historic core with narrow lanes, churches, river views, and many of the city’s best-known postcard scenes.
Historic square in the Old Town lined with traditional buildings, bars, and civic history, making it a classic base for first-time visitors.
Top-fermented pale beer traditionally served in small glasses. It is Cologne’s signature drink and central to the city’s brewery culture.
A classic Cologne dish of mashed potatoes with apple sauce, often served with black pudding and fried onions. It is a well-known Rhineland comfort food.
Rhineland-style pot roast, traditionally marinated for days and served with rich gravy, dumplings, or potato sides. It is one of the region’s most famous festive dishes.
Modern, acclaimed restaurant near the center with a more refined approach to regional and seasonal German cuisine.
Established traditional brewery restaurant serving hearty Rhineland specialties and fresh Kölsch in an atmospheric old-town interior.
Large, established Cologne brewery restaurant offering local dishes and beer in a polished but traditional atmosphere.
Moderate by German standards. Budget eats are easy to find, but hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service; hand the tip directly when paying.
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