Train Cologne to Bamberg from €96 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bamberg takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Bamberg. 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 35m
Duration: 400 km
Distance: €96
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain Re20 / ...

3h 32m

€83–162

Cologne to Bamberg train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Bamberg. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Bamberg at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:16 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 2:16 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

6:45 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:16 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:16 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:16 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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