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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Bamberg
    Destination location: Bamberg Ludwigstrasse
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Bamberg
    Destination location: Bamberg Ludwigstrasse
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Bamberg
    Destination location: Bamberg Ludwigstrasse
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Bamberg
    Destination location: Bamberg Ludwigstrasse
    Operated by: Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Bamberg
    Destination location: Bamberg Ludwigstrasse
    Operated by: InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Bamberg.

Average Price$30 - $70Average Duration6h 10m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Average Price$35 - $175Average Duration4h 23m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
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Carpool
Average Price$23 - $45Average Duration3h 50m
13kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Bamberg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bamberg. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day
3h 50mAverage Duration
$23Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Train Cologne to Bamberg: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$86
Average train trip duration4h 23m
Number of daily trains23
Earliest train departure6:31am
Distance187 miles (301 km)
Latest train departure9:51pm

Cologne to Bamberg Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Bamberg was searched and found on Aug 19, 2025 with a price of $46

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Bamberg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $46 to $186 for a train ticket from Cologne to Bamberg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-08-19.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Cologne to Bamberg is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Bamberg, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Cologne and Bamberg compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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