How to get to Bamberg from Cologne

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Compare train and coach for Cologne to Bamberg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Bamberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. 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 £15, and a train costs an average of £24.

Distance: 303 km

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from Cologne to Bamberg

How to get to Bamberg from Cologne by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Cologne to Bamberg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche BahnICE 1713 · 4647
07:334h12
Cologne Hbf
11:45Bamberg
£601One-way
1 change

Cheapest

Deutsche BahnICE 1713 · 4647
07:334h12
Cologne Hbf
11:45Bamberg
£601One-way
1 change

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 527 · 58023
07:453h31
Cologne Messe/Deutz
11:16Bamberg
£691One-way
1 change

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 525 · 4605
06:453h47
Cologne Messe/Deutz
10:32Bamberg
£691One-way
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1648 · 75775 · ICE 692 · ICE 507
06:536h22
Cologne Hbf
13:15Bamberg
£801One-way
3 changes

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FAQs: Cologne to Bamberg

Travel to Bamberg 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 Cologne to Bamberg.

FAQs

There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Bamberg including taking a train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Bamberg from Cologne is by taking a coach, which costs on average £12.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Cologne to Bamberg:

Taking a coach costs £75 less than taking a flight, which costs on average £87 for the same trip.

Taking a coach costs £8 less than taking a train, which costs on average £20 for the same trip.

The fastest way from Cologne to Bamberg is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 55 min.

There are alternative travel options to Bamberg that take longer:

Coach takes 5 h 45 min on average.

Getting to Bamberg by train takes 3 h 37 min on average.

Bamberg is approximately 187 miles away from Cologne.

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Bamberg is:

  • Around 3 coaches per day.
  • 2 flights per day.
  • 9 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Cologne to Bamberg as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Cologne to Bamberg:

    The following travel companies offer services from Cologne to Bamberg:

    • FlixBus can take you to Bamberg by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Cologne to Bamberg for £12.
    • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, National Express or NS Domestic for trains to Bamberg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Cologne to Bamberg tickets on Omio for £20.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Bamberg with the following travel companies:

    • Direct coaches with with 3 direct coaches per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bamberg as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Cologne to Bamberg.

    Many of our customers travelling from Cologne to Bamberg don't make Bamberg their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after are Berlin, Nuremberg, Munich, Paris or Prague, either of which you could add to your Cologne and Bamberg trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Bamberg to any of these top destinations today!

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