How to travel from Erfurt to Bamberg, Germany

The distance between Erfurt and Bamberg is around 128km (80 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 43min.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Erfurt to Bamberg by train and car. 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.

  • Duration43min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Bamberg.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance170km (106 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Erfurt and Bamberg

There are several options for getting from Erfurt to Bamberg by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 43min.

The distance between Erfurt and Bamberg is around 128km (80 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 121km (75 miles)

It takes around 43min to get from Erfurt and Bamberg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Erfurt to Bamberg is to take the train which takes around 43min and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Erfurt and Bamberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Erfurt and Bamberg. It typically takes around 43min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Erfurt and Bamberg with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 43min.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Erfurt and Bamberg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 43min, 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 Erfurt and Bamberg. We recommend that you take the train to Bamberg. instead which will take 43min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Erfurt to Bamberg. We recommend that you take the train to Bamberg. instead which will take 43min.

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 Erfurt and Bamberg. The distance is around 170km (106 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Erfurt to Bamberg is to take the train which takes, on average, 43min and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Erfurt and Bamberg

Transport options from Erfurt to Bamberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
43min
€40($40)
hourly128km (80 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€23($23)
on demand170km (106 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