The distance between Cologne and Bamberg is around 392km (244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Cologne to Bamberg by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bamberg → Cologne if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Duesseldorf Flughafen then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Bamberg.
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Take the train to Wuerzburg Hbf and then to Bamberg.
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There are several options for getting from Cologne to Bamberg by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between Cologne and Bamberg is around 392km (244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 302km (187 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Cologne and Bamberg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cologne to Bamberg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Cologne and Bamberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cologne and Bamberg. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cologne to Bamberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wuerzburg Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional and FlixTrain run train services between Cologne and Bamberg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cologne and Bamberg. We recommend that you take the train to Duesseldorf Flughafen then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Bamberg. instead which will take 2h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cologne to Bamberg. We recommend that you take the train to Duesseldorf Flughafen then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Bamberg. instead which will take 2h 25m.
The closest major airport to Bamberg is Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) which is approximately 46km (29 miles) from Bamberg. Erfurt Airport (ERF) (ERF) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cologne and Bamberg. The distance is around 392km (244 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cologne to Bamberg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 25m | €190($190) | hourly | 493km (306 miles) |
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, plane | 2h 25m | €250($250) | hourly | 427km (265 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 50m | €205($205) | hourly | 722km (449 miles) |
Train to Duesseldorf Flughafen, plane | 4h 10m | €275($275) | hourly | 479km (297 miles) |
Train to Duesseldorf Flughafen, plane | 4h 15m | €220($220) | hourly | 813km (505 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 30m | €95($95) | hourly | 400km (249 miles) |
Train via Würzburg Hbf | 4h 50m | €45($45) | twice a week | 437km (271 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | €52($52) | on demand | 392km (244 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bamberg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.