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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bamberg is to bus which costs €40 - €55 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bamberg is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €65 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Bamberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Bamberg station. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Bamberg train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Bamberg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Bamberg. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Cologne to Bamberg?

The distance between Cologne and Bamberg is 381 km. The road distance is 379.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Bamberg without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €65 - €140.

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

The train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bamberg takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bamberg bus from?

Cologne to Bamberg bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bamberg train from?

Cologne to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Bamberg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bamberg is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Cologne to Bamberg bus arrive?

Cologne to Bamberg bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Bamberg train arrive?

Cologne to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bamberg station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Bamberg?

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

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

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Cologne to Bamberg - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Bamberg by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bambergtrain 41
3h 15m
€65–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bamberg train stationbus 068 / ...
6h 18m
€42–53
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain Re54 / ...
5h 25m
€42–159
Drive 379.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bambergcar 379.1 km
3h 25m
€56–81
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Würzburg Hbftrain 41
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain Re54 / ...
3h 31m
€68–175
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane DUS - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bambergtrain
6h 22m
€133–367
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bambergtrain
3h 43m
€124–265

Cologne to Bamberg by train

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Distance: 381.2 km
Duration: 3h 15m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bamberg twice a week. Tickets cost €65–140 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Bamberg train station via Frankfurt central train station in around 6h 18m.

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