What is the cheapest way to get from Bamberg to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Bamberg to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €18 - €30 and takes 4h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bamberg to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Bamberg to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Bamberg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bamberg station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bamberg train station and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Bamberg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bamberg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bamberg and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Bamberg to Cologne?

The distance between Bamberg and Cologne is 400 km. The road distance is 379.1 km.

How do I travel from Bamberg to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Bamberg to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €45 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Bamberg to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Bamberg to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bamberg to Cologne bus from?

Bamberg to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bamberg train station.

Where do I catch the Bamberg to Cologne train from?

Bamberg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bamberg station.

Train or bus from Bamberg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bamberg to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Bamberg to Cologne bus arrive?

Bamberg to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Bamberg to Cologne train arrive?

Bamberg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Würzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bamberg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bamberg to Cologne is 379 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Bamberg to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Bamberg to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Can I share a ride from Bamberg to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bamberg and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Bamberg to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 9 ways to get from Bamberg to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Würzburg Hbftrain Rb53 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
4h 17m
€45–104
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bamberg to Colognerideshare 379 km
4h 18m
€18–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bamberg train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus 068
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
5h 53m
Drive 379.1 km
1. Drive from Bamberg to Colognecar 379.1 km
3h 25m
€53–76
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NUE - DUS
6h 10m
€133–318
Train via Koeln Hbf
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Würzburg Hbftrain Rb53 / ...
2. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
5h 50m
€42–104
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 7m
€107–254
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bamberg to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
5h 9m
€103–323
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Würzburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
5h 52m
€129–268

Bamberg to Cologne by train

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4h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 400.5 km
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Bamberg, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Bamberg to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Würzburg Hbf in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bamberg train station to Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 5h 53m.

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