How to travel from Bamberg to Saarbrücken, Germany

The distance between Bamberg and Saarbrücken is around 387km (241 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bamberg to Saarbrücken by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SaarbrückenBamberg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nürnberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Saarbrücken Hbf.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Würzburg Hbf then Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Saarbrücken Hbf.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt central train station and then to Saarbrücken bus station.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)

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Drive

Drive to Saarbrücken.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance387km (241 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bamberg and Saarbrücken

There are several options for getting from Bamberg to Saarbrücken by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €64 ($64).

The distance between Bamberg and Saarbrücken is around 387km (241 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 290km (180 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Bamberg and Saarbrücken by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bamberg to Saarbrücken is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €64 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Bamberg and Saarbrücken, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bamberg and Saarbrücken. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bamberg to Saarbrücken. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Würzburg Hbf and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and vlexx run train services between Bamberg and Saarbrücken. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bamberg and Saarbrücken. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bamberg to Saarbrücken. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt central train station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Bamberg and Saarbrücken. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bamberg to Saarbrücken. We recommend that you take the train to Nürnberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Saarbrücken Hbf. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Saarbrücken is Ensheim Airport (SCN) (SCN) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Saarbrücken. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) 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 Saarbrücken. The distance is around 387km (241 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bamberg to Saarbrücken is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €54 ($54).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bamberg and Saarbrücken

Transport options from Bamberg to Saarbrücken
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 40m
€210($210)
hourly462km (287 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 50m
€365($365)
hourly543km (337 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
€54($54)
every 2 hours425km (264 miles)
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf6h 10m
€45($45)
every 4 hours438km (272 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 50m
€28($28)
twice daily433km (269 miles)
Bus via Frankfurt6h 40m
€27($27)
once daily415km (258 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€64($64)
on demand387km (241 miles)

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Airports near Saarbrücken

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

SCN
Ensheim Airport (SCN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Saarbrücken
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Saarbrücken
FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Saarbrücken