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Compare train and coach for Bamberg to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bamberg to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 303 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£63 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Cologne from Bamberg by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Bamberg to Cologne is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Bamberg to Cologne
Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bamberg to Cologne.
There are 2 options to travel to Cologne from Bamberg including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Bamberg is by taking a coach, which costs on average £12.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Bamberg to Cologne:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Cologne costing on average £22.
The fastest way from Bamberg to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 34 min.
There are alternative travel options to Cologne that take longer:
Coach takes 5 h 45 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 187 miles from Bamberg to Cologne.
The average frequency per day from Bamberg to Cologne is:
- 4 coaches per day.
- 9 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Cologne from Bamberg as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Bamberg to Cologne:
- Trains mostly leave from Bamberg and tend to arrive in Cologne Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Bamberg to Cologne:
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Bamberg to Cologne tickets on Omio for £12.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Bamberg to Cologne tickets on Omio for £22.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bamberg to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct coaches per day to take to Cologne with.
Direct services to Cologne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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