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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ulm Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
356 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ulm Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ulm Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Ulm Hbf for Cologne Messe/Deutz every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 356 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 57 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.
17:463h01
Ulm Hbf20:47Cologne Messe/Deutz
£351One-way
0 changes
05:583h57
Ulm Hbf09:55Cologne Messe/Deutz
£521One-way
0 changes
08:013h13
Ulm Hbf11:14Cologne Messe/Deutz
£521One-way
0 changes
05:463h02
Ulm Hbf08:48Cologne Messe/Deutz
£611One-way
0 changes
09:463h02
Ulm Hbf12:48Cologne Messe/Deutz
£651One-way
0 changes
17:463h01
Ulm Hbf20:47Cologne Messe/Deutz
£351One-way
0 changes
05:463h02
Ulm Hbf08:48Cologne Messe/Deutz
£611One-way
0 changes
09:463h02
Ulm Hbf12:48Cologne Messe/Deutz
£651One-way
0 changes
08:013h13
Ulm Hbf11:14Cologne Messe/Deutz
£521One-way
0 changes
05:583h57
Ulm Hbf09:55Cologne Messe/Deutz
£521One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Ulm Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £65.
Distance: 356 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£59 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £133 Average Price |
3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ulm Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:41
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 616 · ICE 824 | Delayed 03:49 03:47Ulm Hbf | 3h27 | 07:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 change | |
| RE 4200 · ICE 1014 | On time 04:03 Ulm Hbf | 3h46 | 07:49 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 change | |
| RE 16042 · MEX 19304 · ICE 694 · ICE 206 | On time 04:29 Ulm Hbf | 3h46 | 08:15 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4 changes | |
| RE 16042 · MEX 19304 · ICE 694 · ICE 1118 | On time 04:29 Ulm Hbf | 4h50 | 09:19 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ulm Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz
GermanyGermany
Trains from Ulm Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £17
Distance 356 km |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 00:16 |
Last train 20:29 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £17
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Ulm Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Ulm Hbf and Cologne Messe/Deutz from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
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 Duration
3h 1m
Cheapest Price
£30
Deutsche Bahn frequency
7 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.
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.
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.
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
FAQs: Ulm Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz train
FAQs: Travel by train from Ulm Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz 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 Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz.
Booking trains from Ulm Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Ulm Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz is 356 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Ulm Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £22, while the average price tends to be around £59.
The train journey from Ulm Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz covers a distance of 356 km and takes approximately 3h 2m. Trains run 6 per day.
The first train from Ulm Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz leaves at 0:16.
The cheapest way to get from Ulm Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz is by coach, costing approximately £17.
Yes, there is a direct train between Ulm Hbf and Cologne Messe/Deutz. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn.
The last train from Ulm Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz departs at 20:29.
Trains from Ulm Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz run approximately 6 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Ulm Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz.
To get from Ulm Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Ulm Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ulm Hbf and Cologne Messe/Deutz
Ulm
Cologne
The major train station for departures in Ulm is Ulm Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ulm Hbf for your trip from Ulm to Cologne.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 19:00
Dining
- Café Schmizz
- Blauflesch
- Wilder Mann
- Gaststuben im Zunfthaus der Schiffleute
Hotel
- Hotel Neuthor
- Bäumle
- InterCityHotel Ulm
- Lehrertal Garni
The major train station for arrivals in Cologne is Köln Messe/Deutz. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln Messe/Deutz for your journey to Cologne from Ulm.
Köln Messe/Deutz
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
Hotel
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
Most popular train connections from Ulm Hbf
Most popular trains to and from Cologne Messe/Deutz and Ulm Hbf
Most popular train connections to Cologne Messe/Deutz
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