How to travel from Berlin to Bamberg, Germany

The distance between Berlin and Bamberg is around 383km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Berlin to Bamberg by train, bus, 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

Take the train to Bamberg.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Bamberg.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €335($335)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bamberg train station.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Drive

Drive to Bamberg.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance401km (249 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Bamberg

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Bamberg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Berlin and Bamberg is around 383km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 340km (211 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Berlin and Bamberg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Bamberg is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Bamberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Bamberg. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Berlin and Bamberg with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Berlin and Bamberg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Berlin and Bamberg. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Berlin and Bamberg with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 5hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Bamberg. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Bamberg. We recommend that you fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Bamberg. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Berlin and Bamberg. The distance is around 401km (249 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Bamberg is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Bamberg

Transport options from Berlin to Bamberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
€85($85)
hourly383km (238 miles)
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 15m
€335($335)
hourly725km (451 miles)
Fly to Frankfurt (FRA), train4h 30m
€250($250)
hourly699km (434 miles)
Bus
5hrs
€23($23)
5 times a day395km (245 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€53($53)
on demand401km (249 miles)

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Airports near Bamberg

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

NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Bamberg
ERF
Erfurt Airport (ERF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Bamberg
FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Bamberg