How to travel from Ingolstadt to Bamberg, Germany

The distance between Ingolstadt and Bamberg is around 148km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ingolstadt to Bamberg by train, bus 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.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nuremberg Central Bus Station Willy-Brandt-Platz and then to Bamberg train station.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Bamberg.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance155km (96 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ingolstadt and Bamberg

There are several options for getting from Ingolstadt to Bamberg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between Ingolstadt and Bamberg is around 148km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 131km (82 miles)

It takes around 1h 5m to get from Ingolstadt and Bamberg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ingolstadt to Bamberg is to take the train which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Ingolstadt and Bamberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ingolstadt and Bamberg. It typically takes around 1h 5m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ingolstadt and Bamberg with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 1h 5m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, ÖBB Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity and VGN run train services between Ingolstadt and Bamberg. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1h 5m, 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 Ingolstadt and Bamberg. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ingolstadt to Bamberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nuremberg Central Bus Station Willy-Brandt-Platz. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

EuroClub, FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Ingolstadt and Bamberg. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ingolstadt to Bamberg. We recommend that you take the train to Bamberg. instead which will take 1h 5m.

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 Ingolstadt and Bamberg. The distance is around 155km (96 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ingolstadt to Bamberg is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 5m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

How do I get from Ingolstadt to Bamberg

Compare travel optionsbetween Ingolstadt and Bamberg

Transport options from Ingolstadt to Bamberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 3 similar
1h 5m
€45($45)
every 20 mins152km (95 miles)
Train via Nuernberg Hbf1h 5m
€56($56)
hourly152km (94 miles)
Train via Nuernberg Hbf1h 20m
€45($45)
hourly148km (92 miles)
Train via Nürnberg Hbf1h 45m
€26($26)
every 2 hours153km (95 miles)
Bus
2hrs
€38($38)
4 times a week153km (95 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
€21($21)
on demand155km (96 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