Trains tickets from Ulm to Cologne

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from $33
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Ulm
    Departure location: Ulm Bahnhof
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity + Regionalbahn
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity + Regionalbahn
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Ulm
    Departure location: Ulm Bahnhof
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Ulm
    Departure location: Ulm Bahnhof
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Ulm
    Departure location: Ulm Bahnhof
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Ulm
    Departure location: Ulm Bahnhof
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Train + S-Bahn
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Train + S-Bahn
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Ulm to Cologne.

Bus
Average Price$13 - $224Average Duration19h 25m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$25 - $193Average Duration4h 16m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$26 - $49Average Duration4h 30m
15kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Ulm to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day
4h 30mAverage Duration
$26Cheapest ticket
15kgCO₂ emissions

Train Ulm to Cologne: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$98
Average train trip duration4h 16m
Number of daily trains9
Earliest train departure6:04am
Distance222 miles (357 km)
Latest train departure11:03pm

Ulm to Cologne Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$138
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05/17
$55
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$98
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Ulm to Cologne was searched and found on May 17, 2025 with a price of $55

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Ulm to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $55 to $209 for a train ticket from Ulm to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-05-17.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Cologne you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Ulm and Cologne, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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