How to travel from Bamberg to Flensburg, Germany

The distance between Bamberg and Flensburg is around 704km (437 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bamberg to Flensburg by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nuernberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Flensburg.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

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Train via Erfurt Hbf

Take the train to Erfurt Hbf then Hamburg Hbf and then to Flensburg.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Flensburg.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance704km (437 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bamberg and Flensburg

There are several options for getting from Bamberg to Flensburg by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €195 ($195) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Bamberg and Flensburg is around 704km (437 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 553km (343 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Bamberg and Flensburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bamberg to Flensburg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Bamberg and Flensburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €195 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bamberg and Flensburg. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bamberg to Flensburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity and Danish Railways run train services between Bamberg and Flensburg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bamberg and Flensburg. We recommend that you take the train to Nuernberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Flensburg. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bamberg to Flensburg. We recommend that you take the train to Nuernberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Flensburg. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Flensburg is Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT) (GWT) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Flensburg. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bamberg and Flensburg. The distance is around 704km (437 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bamberg to Flensburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bamberg and Flensburg

Transport options from Bamberg to Flensburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 20m
€240($240)
hourly723km (449 miles)
Train to Würzburg Hbf, plane6hrs
€240($240)
hourly831km (516 miles)
Train to Muenchen Hbf, plane6h 10m
€320($320)
hourly1,061km (659 miles)
Train via Erfurt Hbf + 1 similar
6h 35m
€195($195)
twice a week872km (542 miles)
Train6h 40m
€195($195)
hourly871km (541 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€95($95)
on demand704km (437 miles)

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Airports near Flensburg

The following major airports near Flensburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

GWT
Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Flensburg
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Flensburg
LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Flensburg