Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 02 Nov
Cheapest price on 02 Nov
£21
Average ticket price on 02 Nov
£77
Fastest journey on 02 Nov
3 h 2 m
Average journey duration on 02 Nov
3 h 3 m
Trains on 02 Nov
35
Distance
357 km
Cheap tickets

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 travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.

Fast trains

On Mon 02 Nov, we found 35 trains from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf, including 1 direct services.

These 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 2 m .

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.

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60403 · ICE 699
    1 change
  • Deutsche Bahn28533 · Bus 10X · S8 · ICE 699
    3 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 221 · ICE 699
    1 change
  • Deutsche Bahn10639 · ICE 617 · ICE 619
    2 changes
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2440 · ICE 615
    1 change

Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf

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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:56, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 357 km distance in 2h 47m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
357 km
Average train duration
3h 31m
Cheapest ticket price
£16
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
2h 47m
First train
1:56
Last train
22:55
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
21 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Frequently asked questions about your Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf.

The cost of a train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £16, while the average price tends to be around £83.
The train journey from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf covers a distance of 357 km and takes approximately 2h 47m. Trains run 9 per day.
The train distance from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf is 357 km.
The first train from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf leaves at 1:56.
The last train from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf departs at 22:55.
Trains from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf run approximately 9 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Cologne Hbf and Ulm Hbf. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn.

Live departures

Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 101 · ICE 591
On time
6:44 Cologne Hbf
3h16
10:00 Ulm Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 2348 · ICE 513
On time
6:53 Cologne Hbf
4h20
11:13 Ulm Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 25 · ICE 915
On time
7:53 Cologne Hbf
4h33
12:26 Ulm Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 513
On time
7:54 Cologne Hbf
3h19
11:13 Ulm Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 11 · ICE 593
On time
8:19 Cologne Hbf
3h41
12:00 Ulm Hbf		1 change
Deutsche Bahn28508 · ICE 103 · ICE 593
On time
8:31 Cologne Hbf
3h29
12:00 Ulm Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2040 · ICE 515
On time
8:53 Cologne Hbf
4h20
13:13 Ulm Hbf		1 change
Deutsche Bahn10909 · ICE 915
On time
9:22 Cologne Hbf
3h04
12:26 Ulm Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 27 · ICE 225
On time
9:53 Cologne Hbf
4h33
14:26 Ulm Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 515
On time
9:54 Cologne Hbf
3h19
13:13 Ulm Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 13 · ICE 595
On time
10:19 Cologne Hbf
3h41
14:00 Ulm Hbf		1 change
Deutsche Bahn28512 · ICE 105 · ICE 595
On time
10:31 Cologne Hbf
3h29
14:00 Ulm Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 2013 · ICE 517
On time
10:53 Cologne Hbf
4h20
15:13 Ulm Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 225
On time
11:18 Cologne Hbf
3h08
14:26 Ulm Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 29 · ICE 919
On time
11:53 Cologne Hbf
4h33
16:26 Ulm Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 517
On time
11:54 Cologne Hbf
3h19
15:13 Ulm Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 15 · ICE 597
On time
12:18 Cologne Hbf
3h42
16:00 Ulm Hbf		1 change
Deutsche Bahn28516 · ICE 107 · ICE 597
On time
12:31 Cologne Hbf
3h29
16:00 Ulm Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2044 · ICE 519
Delayed
11:55 12:53Cologne Hbf
4h20
17:13 Ulm Hbf		1 change
Deutsche Bahn17418 · ICE 919
On time
13:21 Cologne Hbf
3h05
16:26 Ulm Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 229 · ICE 1011
On time
13:53 Cologne Hbf
4h33
18:26 Ulm Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 519
On time
13:54 Cologne Hbf
3h19
17:13 Ulm Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 315 · ICE 599
On time
14:18 Cologne Hbf
3h42
18:00 Ulm Hbf		1 change
Deutsche Bahn28520 · ICE 109 · ICE 599
On time
14:31 Cologne Hbf
3h29
18:00 Ulm Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2046 · ICE 611
On time
14:53 Cologne Hbf
4h20
19:13 Ulm Hbf		1 change
Deutsche Bahn17422 · ICE 1011
On time
15:21 Cologne Hbf
3h05
18:26 Ulm Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 927 · ICE 1013
On time
15:53 Cologne Hbf
4h33
20:26 Ulm Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 61115:54 Cologne Hbf
3h19
19:13 Ulm Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 17 · ICE 691
On time
16:18 Cologne Hbf
3h42
20:00 Ulm Hbf		1 change
Deutsche Bahn28524 · ICE 201 · ICE 691
On time
16:31 Cologne Hbf
3h29
20:00 Ulm Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2048 · ICE 613
On time
16:53 Cologne Hbf
4h20
21:13 Ulm Hbf		1 change
Deutsche Bahn10925 · ICE 1013
On time
17:22 Cologne Hbf
3h04
20:26 Ulm Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 929 · ICE 1015
On time
17:53 Cologne Hbf
4h53
22:46 Ulm Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 61317:54 Cologne Hbf
3h19
21:13 Ulm Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 317 · ICE 693
On time
18:18 Cologne Hbf
3h42
22:00 Ulm Hbf		1 change
Deutsche Bahn28528 · ICE 203 · ICE 693
On time
18:31 Cologne Hbf
3h29
22:00 Ulm Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2440 · ICE 615
On time
18:53 Cologne Hbf
4h20
23:13 Ulm Hbf		1 change
Deutsche Bahn17430 · ICE 1015
On time
19:21 Cologne Hbf
3h25
22:46 Ulm Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 61519:54 Cologne Hbf
3h19
23:13 Ulm Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 19 · ICE 695 · 4239
On time
20:18 Cologne Hbf
4h25
0:43 Ulm Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche Bahn28532 · ICE 205 · ICE 695 · 423920:31 Cologne Hbf
4h12
0:43 Ulm Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 60403 · ICE 699
On time
23:11 Cologne Hbf
6h56
6:07 Ulm Hbf		1 change

This is the last train of the day.

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Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
2h 47m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£16
Deutsche Bahn frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Cologne Hbf and Ulm Hbf

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Yes, there is a night train from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf.

FAQs: Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf train

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.

FAQs
Booking trains from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Cologne Hbf to Ulm Hbf.

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Important Stations and Airports in Cologne Hbf and 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.

Departure train stations in Cologne
Arrival train stations in Ulm
Köln HbfTrankgasse 11, 50667 Cologne, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre

Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRb26 · 16m · £7 · every ~3 min
BusIvano-Frankivsk · 20m
Subway16 · 46m · £5 · every ~9 min
18, 16 · 51m · £5 · every ~14 min

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.

More about Köln Hbf

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