The train between Cologne and Bamberg takes 3h 15m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week 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.
Trains run twice a week between Cologne and Bamberg. The earliest departure is at 7:45 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Bamberg at 11:00 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cologne station and arriving at Bamberg station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Twice a week. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
Cologne to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bamberg station.
Book your Cologne to Bamberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Bamberg is 302.6 km. The road distance is 381 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bamberg twice a week. Tickets cost €70–270 and the journey takes 3h 15m.