How far is Ulm from Cologne by coach?

The journey from Cologne to Ulm by coach covers an approximate distance of 222 miles (358 km).

Is there a way to reach Ulm from Cologne without a car?

You can reach Ulm from Cologne by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Cologne to Ulm from £21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cologne to Ulm on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	21h 35m	20:35	International Bus Stop - 51	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Cologne to Ulm on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 15m	05:35	Ulm	Cheapest
Bus	23:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 35m	06:00	Ulm	Fastest
Bus	23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	21h 20m	20:20	International Bus Stop - 51	No tags
Bus	02:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 5m	09:05	Ulm	No tags
Bus	13:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 55m	21:35	Ulm	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Ulm on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	21h 20m	20:20	International Bus Stop - 51	CheapestFastest

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Ulm

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Ulm. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

4h 50mAverage duration

221 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£24 - £136	Average duration9h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£18 - £145	Average duration3h 28m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£19 - £45	Average duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Ulm?

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

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

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FlixBus

3.5/511,402 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,147 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cologne to Ulm

How far is Ulm from Cologne by coach?
The journey from Cologne to Ulm by coach covers an approximate distance of 222 miles (358 km).
Is there a way to reach Ulm from Cologne without a car?
You can reach Ulm from Cologne by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

20/11

£84

21/11

£97

Today

£111

23/11

£24

24/11

£21

25/11

£21

26/11

£68

27/11

£89

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Ulm was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £21

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

You can expect to pay from £21 to £111 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Ulm based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £21, which is on 2025-11-24.