Travel Information between Bamberg and Cologne
| 187 miles (302 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $15 - $27 | |
| Bus • $15 (€13) • 5 h 45 min | |
| Train • $27 (€25) • 3 h 34 min | |
| FlixBus 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bamberg to Cologne
How to get from Bamberg to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bamberg to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBusCheapest
FlixBusFastest
RB 58032 · ICE 720Other options
RE 4612+
HLB 28716+
IC 1745
RB 58020 · ICE 928
RE 4784 · ICE 726
FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBusFind all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Nov 07
Nov 08
Nov 09
Nov 10
Nov 11
Nov 12
Nov 13
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.

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.
Travelling from Bamberg to Cologne: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
