Bus Tickets from Cologne to Bamberg

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Next departures for Cologne to Bamberg on October 5
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FlixBus
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
Bamberg trainNo tags
FlixBus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Bamberg trainNo tags
FlixBus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Bamberg trainNo tags
FlixBus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Bamberg trainNo tags
FlixBus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Bamberg trainNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Bamberg

Bus
Average PriceUS$22 - US$42Average Duration6h 10m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average PriceUS$36 - US$194Average Duration3h 48m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$23 - US$44Average Duration3h 50m
13kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Bamberg

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

9carpool per day
3h 50mAverage Duration
US$23Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Bamberg: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$28
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 10m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure4:50am
Distance304 km
Latest bus departure2:55pm

Cologne to Bamberg Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Bamberg

  1. How far is Cologne from Bamberg?

    The distance covered from Cologne to Bamberg is 303 km (188 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Bamberg?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Bamberg Station (Ludwigst. ), in Bamberg.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Bamberg was searched and found on Oct 10, 2025 with a price of US$18

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

You can expect to pay from US$18 to US$47 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Bamberg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$18 which is on 2025-10-10.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Cologne to Bamberg.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cologne to Bamberg, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cologne to Bamberg that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Bamberg?

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Will you be returning to Cologne by bus?

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Train from Cologne to Bamberg

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