Trains tickets from Cologne to Ulm

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 14 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Ulm
    Destination location: Ulm Bahnhof
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 14 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: May 14 at
    Destination city: Ulm
    Destination location: Ulm Bahnhof
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 14 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: May 14 at
    Destination city: Ulm
    Destination location: Ulm Bahnhof
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 14 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: May 14 at
    Destination city: Ulm
    Destination location: Ulm Bahnhof
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 14 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: May 14 at
    Destination city: Ulm
    Destination location: Ulm Bahnhof
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Ulm.

Bus
Average Price$30 - $225Average Duration21h 35m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$87 - $215Average Duration4h 48m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$22 - $56Average Duration4h 50m
15kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Ulm

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Ulm. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day
4h 50mAverage Duration
$22Cheapest ticket
15kgCO₂ emissions

Train Cologne to Ulm: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$141
Average train trip duration4h 48m
Number of daily trains8
Earliest train departure6:00am
Distance222 miles (357 km)
Latest train departure11:55pm

Cologne to Ulm Train

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Ulm, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Cologne and Ulm compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Cologne to Ulm while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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