What is the travel distance from Cologne to Ulm?

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

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Ulm?

The majority of buses traveling from Cologne to Ulm start their journey at Cologne/Bonn Airport and wind up at International Bus Stop - 51. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Cologne to Ulm from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Ulm on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:00pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	21h 20m	8:20pm	International Bus Stop - 51	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cologne to Ulm on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:00pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	21h 35m	8:35pm	International Bus Stop - 51	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 11:19 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Ulm

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Ulm. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, 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$30 - $174	Average Duration9h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $185	Average Duration3h 28m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $58	Average Duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Ulm?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Ulm

A - International Bus Stop - 51

B - Ulm Bushaltestelle

C - Bushaltestelle Ulm Einsteinstraße

D - Ulm, Böfingen, Eberhard-Finckhstr. 34

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Ulm by bus

What is the travel distance from Cologne to Ulm?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Ulm?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$105

11/17

$31

Today

$29

11/19

$111

11/20

$107

11/21

$119

11/22

$73

11/23

$31

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Ulm was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $29

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 $29 to $119 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 $31 which is on 2025-11-23.