How far is Ulm from Cologne?

Ulm and Cologne are 358 km (222 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Ulm to Cologne?

Buses departing from International Bus Stop - 51 in Ulm will take you to Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne.

Bus Ulm to Cologne from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ulm to Cologne on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:30am	International Bus Stop - 51	19h 55m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Ulm to Cologne on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25pm	Ulm	6h 35m	6:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:30am	International Bus Stop - 51	19h 55m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Ulm	7h 20m	4:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Ulm	7h 15m	4:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:40pm	Ulm	6h 55m	4:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Ulm to Cologne on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:30am	International Bus Stop - 51	19h 55m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:53 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Ulm to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

357 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $369	Average Duration19h 25m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$32 - $396	Average Duration3h 42m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$43 - $81	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Ulm and Cologne?

Stops in Ulm

A
International Bus Stop - 51
Eberhard-Finckh-Straße 34, 89075 Ulm, Germany
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B
Ulm Bushaltestelle
Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 12, 89073 Ulm, Germany
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C
Bushaltestelle Ulm Einsteinstraße
Einsteinstraße 93, 89077 Ulm, Germany
D
Ulm, Böfingen, Eberhard-Finckhstr. 34
Eythstraße 24, 89075 Ulm, Germany

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

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FlixBus

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

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3.5/511,147 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ulm to Cologne by bus

How far is Ulm from Cologne?
Ulm and Cologne are 358 km (222 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Ulm to Cologne?
Buses departing from International Bus Stop - 51 in Ulm will take you to Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-20

$49

11-21

$42

Today

$116

11-23

$171

11-24

No data

11-25

No data

11-26

No data

11-27

$42

The cheapest trip from Ulm to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $42

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

You can expect to pay from $42 to $171 for a bus ticket from Ulm to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-27.