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Today22 Jun
from US$60
Tomorrow23 Jun
from US$127
Tue24 Jun
from US$30
Wed25 Jun
from US$103
Thu26 Jun
from US$117
Fri27 Jun
from US$140
Sat28 Jun
Sun29 Jun

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 23 June at
    Departure city: Ulm
    Departure location: International Bus Stop - 51
    Arrival time: 24 June at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Ulm to Cologne

Bus
Average priceUS$13 - US$274Average duration19h 25m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$23 - US$273Average duration3h 48m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$29 - US$51Average duration4h 40m
15kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Ulm to Cologne

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 US$29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day
4h 40mAverage duration
US$29Cheapest ticket
15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Ulm to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$94
Average bus trip duration19h 25m
Number of daily buses2.65686274509804
Earliest bus departure03:35
Distance213 miles
Latest bus departure23:25

Ulm to Cologne Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Ulm - Cologne

  1. 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).

  2. 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
20/06
US$43
21/06
US$44
Today
US$56
23/06
US$119
24/06
US$26
25/06
US$96
26/06
US$109
27/06
US$130
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Ulm to Cologne was searched and found on 24 Jun 2025 with a price of US$26

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 US$26 to US$225 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 US$26, which is on 2025-06-24.

Usually Comuto Pro (BlaBlaCar Bus) will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Ulm and Cologne!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Ulm to Cologne, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Ulm to Cologne.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Will you be returning to Ulm by bus?

Bus from Ulm to Cologne

You can also go to Cologne by train

Train from Ulm to Cologne

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