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Train Ulm → Köln

Schedule & travel time

6h 35m 357 km 27 trains/day
RE RB

Route overview

6h 35m

Fastest time

7h 54m

Avg. duration

357

Kilometers

27

Trains per day

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By train from Ulm to Köln

An important rail connection: The train connection from Ulm to Köln is one of the popular rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 6h 35m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 357 kilometers and is served by about 27 trains every day. The solid frequency enables flexible trip planning.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by RE, RB.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Ulm to Köln saves you about 40 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Ulm to Köln?

The fastest connection from Ulm to Köln takes 6h 35m. The average travel time is 7h 54m.

How many trains run daily from Ulm to Köln?

About 27 trains run daily on the Ulm - Köln route. Train types include RE, RB.

What is the route from Ulm to Köln?

The direct connection covers 357 km.

More interesting connections

Ulm → Augsburg
0h 40m85 km
Ulm → Friedrichshafen
1h 1m91 km
Berlin → Köln
3h 59m476 km
Frankfurt → Köln
1h 05m152 km
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Return journey

Köln Ulm

More connections

Ulm → Augsburg0h 40mUlm → Friedrichshafen1h 1mUlm → Stuttgart44mUlm → Göppingen25mBerlin → Köln3h 59mFrankfurt → Köln1h 05mHamburg → Köln3h 32m
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Schedule data last updated: 17/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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