How to travel from Bamberg to Cologne

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Travel Information between Bamberg and Cologne

Distance187 miles (302 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$15 - $27
Cheapest modeBus • $15 (€13) • 5 h 45 min
Fastest modeTrain • $27 (€25) • 3 h 34 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 187 miles (302 km) by train or bus between Bamberg and Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bamberg to Cologne.

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from Bamberg to Cologne

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:20AM5h45
Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)
03:05PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$391One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:20AM5h45
Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)
03:05PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$391One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnRB 58032 · ICE 720
11:41AM3h33
Bamberg
03:14PMCologne Messe/Deutz
$2031One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnRE 4612+Hessische LandesbahnHLB 28716+Deutsche BahnIC 1745
09:26AM5h40
Bamberg
03:06PMCologne Hbf
$1451One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnRB 58020 · ICE 928
08:41AM5h25
Bamberg
02:06PMCologne Hbf
$1531One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnRE 4784 · ICE 726
08:27AM3h48
Bamberg
12:15PMCologne Messe/Deutz
$1861One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
12:35PM6h05
Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)
06:40PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$551One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:40PM8h15
Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)
02:55AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$511One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from 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.

FAQs

There are 2 options to travel between Bamberg and Cologne including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Bamberg is by taking a bus, which costs on average $15 (€13).

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

A bus is $12 (€11) less than a train with an average ticket price of $27 (€25) from Bamberg to Cologne.

The fastest way to get to Cologne from Bamberg is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 34 min.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 5 h 45 min.

Cologne is approximately 187 miles (302 km) away from Bamberg.

The average frequency per day from Bamberg to Cologne is:

  • 4 buses a day.
  • 9 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Bamberg and Cologne as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bamberg to Cologne:

  • Most travelers catch their train from Bamberg and arrive in Cologne Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bamberg to Cologne:

  • You can go to Cologne from Bamberg by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $15 (€13) with FlixBus from Bamberg to Cologne on Omio.
  • You can travel by train to Cologne from Bamberg with Deutsche Bahn, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Bamberg to Cologne tickets for $27 (€25) on Omio.

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

  • 3 direct buses per day with.

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

Omio customers who travel from Bamberg to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels or Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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