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Compare train and bus 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 bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a train costs an average of $132.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$132 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Bamberg:
A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Bamberg costing on average $132.
Other travel options to Bamberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 12m.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (3h 48m by train vs 4h 10m by car). Tickets start at around $132 compared to roughly $70 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Bamberg
How to get from Cologne to Bamberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Bamberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:35 AM6h10Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)5:45 PMBamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:35 AM6h10Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)5:45 PMBamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 621 · 580379:47 AM3h29Cologne Messe/Deutz1:16 PMBamberg$1261One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 27 · 46139:55 AM4h37Cologne Hbf2:32 PMBamberg$1121One-way1 transfer
- ICE 119 · ICE 25 · 46099:00 AM3h32Cologne Messe/Deutz12:32 PMBamberg$1261One-way2 transfers
- ICE 903 · ICE 27 · 461310:59 AM3h33Cologne Hbf2:32 PMBamberg$1261One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus2:55 PM5h45Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)8:40 PMBamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)$321One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 AM7h20Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)12:10 PMBamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)$381One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM6h25Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)2:40 AMBamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)$401One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Bamberg:
A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Bamberg costing on average $132.
Other travel options to Bamberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 12m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Bamberg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Bamberg.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bamberg by bus.
- Travel with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn to go to Bamberg by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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