How to travel from Ulm to Cologne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ulm to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm to Cologne 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 10m. 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 €70.

Distance: 221 miles (357 km)

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Flight

€85

Average price

€32

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Cheapest

€160

Average price

4h 14m

Average total duration

3h 44m

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30m

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6h 37m

Average total duration

6h 7m

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4h 10m

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1h 10m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.1kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Eurowings

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from Ulm to Cologne

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:25AM7h05
Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
04:30PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$501One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:25PM6h35
Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
06:00AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$351One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH1986
05:50PM1h05
Munich Airport
06:55PMCologne Bonn Airport
$4141One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 612
08:47AM3h18
Ulm Hbf
12:05PMCologne Hbf
$1021One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 692 · ICE 202
07:59AM3h06
Ulm Hbf
11:05AMCologne Hbf
$951One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1010 · ICE 926
09:33AM4h33
Ulm Hbf
02:06PMCologne Hbf
$951One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:30AM9h10
Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
07:40PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$501One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:55AM8h10
Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
03:05PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$501One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW81
08:50AM1h10
Munich Airport
10:00AMCologne Bonn Airport
$3641One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW87
08:40PM1h10
Munich Airport
09:50PMCologne Bonn Airport
$3641One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW85
05:00PM1h10
Munich Airport
06:10PMCologne Bonn Airport
$3891One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ulm to Cologne

Travel to Cologne 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 Ulm to Cologne.

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

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

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Cologne costing on average $35 (€28).

A bus is $65 (€52) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm to Cologne costing on average $88 (€70).

The fastest way to travel from Ulm to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 2m.

Bus takes on average 6h 35m.

The distance from Ulm to Cologne is approximately 221 miles (357 km).
The average frequency per day from Ulm to Cologne is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.

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

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