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

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ulm to Cologne

Showing times and prices for 14 Jul

Cheapest price

£26

Average price

£49

Fastest journey

4 h 1 m

Average duration

4 h 39 m

Trains per day

Distance

357 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ulm to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Ulm to Cologne will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Ulm for Cologne 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 357 km distance in an average of 4 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 1 m .

The slowest trains will take 5 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.

07:154h57

Ulm

12:12Cologne

£261One-way

0 changes

08:034h01

Ulm

12:04Cologne

£331One-way

0 changes

22:036h54

Ulm

04:57Cologne

£541One-way

0 changes

08:464h31

Ulm

13:17Cologne

£641One-way

0 changes

07:475h18

Ulm

13:05Cologne

£691One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach 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 coach with prices starting from £9. 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 coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £64.

Distance: 356 km

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Most popular Train	Coach	Flight
£82 Average Price	£28 Average Price Cheapest	£132 Average Price
4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions	1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Ulm to Cologne train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday 14 July

Last updated at 17:26

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes	Tickets
ICE 618	Delayed 23:16 23:16Ulm Hbf	4h47	04:03 04:03Cologne Hbf	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Ulm to Cologne

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Trains from Ulm to Cologne run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £9 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 £9

Distance

356 km

Average train duration

3h 45m

Cheapest ticket price

£22

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

3h 2m

First train

00:01

Last train

23:58

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £9

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn trains Ulm to Cologne

You can travel by train from Ulm to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn for as low as £25. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Cologne from Ulm. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Train information from Ulm to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 3 h 6 min
Cheapest Price: £25
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Ulm to Cologne train

FAQs: Travel by train from Ulm 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.

Cheap train tickets from Ulm to Cologne can start from as little as £16 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Ulm to Cologne is £77; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Ulm to Cologne train travel time is 3 h 34 min for the 221 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Ulm to Cologne leaves at 00: 07. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Ulm to Cologne leaves at 23: 58.

Yes, there are 4 direct trains a day from Ulm to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the best Ulm to Cologne train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services to Cologne from Ulm to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 58.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Ulm Hbf, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Cologne Hbf, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Cologne from Ulm is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 34 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Ulm to Cologne is October.

You have options as you can travel from Ulm to Cologne 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Ulm and Cologne

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.

Ulm Hbf