How to get from Ulm to Cologne
- 355 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 6h 35m
- 5 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Ulm to Cologne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 355 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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355 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €30Reading date not recorded | 8h 59m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 6h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€30Reading date not recorded8h 59m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Oct 56h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ulm to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ulm → Cologne Airport CGNbus
FlixBus·6h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Ulm to Cologne
FlixBus runs 5 scheduled departures a day, the first at 19:25 and the last at 23:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 19:25 | 23:25 |
All departures
- 19:25
- 20:25
- 21:25
- 22:25
- 23:25
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusUlm-Cologne Airport CGNBook →
Deutsche BahnUlm-FrankfurtBook →
BlaBlaCar BusFrankfurt-CologneBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ulm to Cologne works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Ulm to Cologne Airport CGN, about 6h 35m. In total it's roughly €27 over 6h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Ulm to Cologne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ulm to Cologne?
The most useful route takes about 6h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Ulm to Cologne?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 19:25 and the last at 23:25, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Ulm to Cologne?
5 a day with FlixBus, between 19:25 and 23:25.
How far is Cologne from Ulm?
About 355 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ulm to Cologne cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €27. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Ulm to Cologne?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ulm to Cologne?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026