What is the cheapest way to get from Ulm to Köln Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Köln Hbf is to rideshare which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ulm to Köln Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Köln Hbf is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €70 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Köln Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Ulm to Köln Hbf. However, there are services departing from Ulm and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Köln Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Ulm to Köln Hbf?

The distance between Ulm and Köln Hbf is 435 km. The road distance is 441.4 km.

How do I travel from Ulm to Köln Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Ulm to Köln Hbf without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €70 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Ulm to Köln Hbf?

The train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf takes 3h 18m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Köln Hbf bus from?

Ulm to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ulm station.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Köln Hbf train from?

Ulm to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Ulm to Köln Hbf?

The best way to get from Ulm to Köln Hbf is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €70 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €65 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Ulm to Köln Hbf bus arrive?

Ulm to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Ulm to Köln Hbf train arrive?

Ulm to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Ulm to Köln Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Köln Hbf is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Ulm to Köln Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Ulm to Köln Hbf?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ulm to Köln Hbf?

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Where can I stay near Köln Hbf?

There are 1819+ hotels available in Köln Hbf.

Can I share a ride from Ulm to Köln Hbf?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ulm and Köln Hbf. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Ulm to Köln Hbf - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

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There are 9 ways to get from Ulm to Köln Hbf by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
3h 18m
€70–140
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Ulm to Colognerideshare 440 km
4h 56m
€20–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Frankfurt central train stationbus N422 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 53m
€51–65
Drive 441.4 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Köln Hbfcar 441.4 km
4h 11m
€82–119
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
4h 42m
€114–297
Train via Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld
1. Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain Ice
4h 44m
€74–142
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
5h 11m
€113–299
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
4h 44m
€129–280
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain
5h 11m
€121–326

Ulm to Köln Hbf by train

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Distance: 434.9 km
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Ulm, Germany and Köln Hbf, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €70–140 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulm to Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 6h 53m.

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