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Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 51m. 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 bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
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€64 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Bamberg to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bamberg to Cologne:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Cologne costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bamberg and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen).
- Trains mostly depart from Bamberg and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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