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How to travel from Cologne to Ulm

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Ulm

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Ulm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €40.

Distance: 221 miles (357 km)

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Train
Bus
Flight

€87

Average price

€32

Average price

Cheapest

€159

Average price

4h 17m

Average total duration

3h 47m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 35m

Average total duration

6h 5m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 7m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 7m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.1kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Eurowings

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from Cologne to Ulm

How to get from Cologne to Ulm by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cologne to Ulm is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:35AM8h10
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
06:45PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
$481One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:30PM6h35
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
06:05AMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
$401One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4051
01:15PM1h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
02:15PMMunich Airport
$2151One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 2960 · ICE 515
08:53AM4h20
Cologne Hbf
01:13PMUlm Hbf
$971One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 915
09:31AM2h55
Cologne Messe/Deutz
12:26PMUlm Hbf
$1171One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 515
09:54AM3h19
Cologne Hbf
01:13PMUlm Hbf
$1171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:35PM8h00
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
09:35PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
$501One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
10:20PM7h15
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
05:35AMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
$411One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:15PM8h10
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
10:25PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
$481One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1985
05:55PM1h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
06:55PMMunich Airport
$2151One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa CitylineLH1987
07:45PM1h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
08:45PMMunich Airport
$2151One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH1973
09:10AM1h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
10:10AMMunich Airport
$4121One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Ulm

Travel to Ulm easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Ulm.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Ulm including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Ulm is a bus with an average price of $23 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Ulm:

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Ulm costing on average $25 (€20).

A bus is $28 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Ulm costing on average $51 (€40).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Ulm is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Ulm take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 0m.

Bus takes on average 6h 35m.

The distance from Cologne to Ulm is approximately 221 miles (357 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Ulm is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Ulm as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Ulm:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Ulm Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Ulm, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Ulm by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings , Lufthansa Cityline to go to Ulm by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Ulm by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Ulm with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 6 direct flights per day with Eurowings , Lufthansa Cityline.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Ulm often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Munich, Stuttgart, Berlin, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ulm and these popular destinations at a great price.

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