What's the distance between Ulm and Cologne by coach?

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

How can I get from Ulm to Cologne without driving?

You can reach Cologne from Ulm by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Ulm to Cologne from £20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Ulm to Cologne on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:30	International Bus Stop - 51	19h 55m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Ulm to Cologne on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:25	Ulm	6h 35m	06:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	09:20	International Bus Stop - 51	21h 5m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	03:35	Ulm	8h 5m	11:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	06:55	Ulm	8h 40m	15:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	09:25	Ulm	7h 20m	16:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	11:20	Ulm	9h 5m	20:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	21:25	Ulm	7h 15m	04:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	21:40	Ulm	6h 55m	04:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Ulm to Cologne on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:30	International Bus Stop - 51	19h 55m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:32 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

4h 40mAverage duration

221 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£26 - £171	Average duration19h 25m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£25 - £213	Average duration4h 11m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£23 - £42	Average duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,302 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,114 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Ulm and Cologne?

Stops in Ulm

A - International Bus Stop - 51

B - Ulm Bushaltestelle

C - Bushaltestelle Ulm Einsteinstraße

D - Ulm, Böfingen, Eberhard-Finckhstr. 34

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Ulm to Cologne

What's the distance between Ulm and Cologne by coach?
The journey from Ulm to Cologne by coach covers an approximate distance of 222 miles (358 km).
How can I get from Ulm to Cologne without driving?
You can reach Cologne from Ulm by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/11

No data

13/11

£60

Today

£84

15/11

£26

16/11

£111

17/11

No data

18/11

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19/11

£22

The cheapest trip from Ulm to Cologne was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £22

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 £22 to £111 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 £22, which is on 2025-11-19.