Train Bamberg to Cologne from €103 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bamberg and Cologne takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Bamberg to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 36m
Duration: 400 km
Distance: €103
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 10m

€83–179

Bamberg to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Bamberg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bamberg is at 7:26 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:41 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
10:41 AM → 2:14 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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