How to travel from Ulm to Cologne

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 €45.

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

A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Cologne costing on average €100.

A bus is €277 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm to Cologne costing on average €322.

The fastest way to travel from Ulm to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 21m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 57m.

Bus takes on average 8h 55m.

The distance from Ulm to Cologne is approximately 221 miles (357 km).

The average frequency per day from Ulm to Cologne is:

• Around 8 flights per day.
• Around 7 trains per day.
• Around 7 buses 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 (Köln 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Cologne by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
• Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Smartwings to go to Cologne by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Ulm to Cologne with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
• 6 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Smartwings.

Omio customers who travel from Ulm to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Cologne to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Cologne, you can explore the Cologne Chocolate Museum to learn about chocolate history and production, enjoy a scenic Rhine River Cruise, and visit the Botanical Gardens Flora for stunning floral displays. Discover trendy boutiques and vibrant street art in the Belgian Quarter, or attend a concert at the renowned Cologne Philharmonic Hall. Don't miss the iconic Cologne Cathedral, the modern art collection at Museum Ludwig, and the love lock-adorned Hohenzollern Bridge. Wander through the charming Old Town (Altstadt) and visit the diverse Cologne Zoo.

Three days are generally recommended to explore Cologne's main attractions, including the Cologne Cathedral, Old Town, and museums.