How to travel from Kiel to Bamberg, Germany

The distance between Kiel and Bamberg is around 643km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kiel to Bamberg 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 Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Bamberg.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €355($355)
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Train via Hamburg Dammtor

Take the train to Hamburg Dammtor and then to Bamberg.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)

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Drive

Drive to Bamberg.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance643km (399 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kiel and Bamberg

There are several options for getting from Kiel to Bamberg by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €355 ($355).

The distance between Kiel and Bamberg is around 643km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 495km (308 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Kiel and Bamberg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kiel to Bamberg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €355 ($355).

The cheapest way to travel between Kiel and Bamberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kiel and Bamberg. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kiel and Bamberg with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 6hrs.

Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Kiel and Bamberg. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6hrs, 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 Kiel and Bamberg. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Bamberg. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kiel to Bamberg. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Bamberg. instead which will take 4h 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 Kiel and Bamberg. The distance is around 643km (399 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kiel to Bamberg is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

How do I get from Kiel to Bamberg

Compare travel optionsbetween Kiel and Bamberg

Transport options from Kiel to Bamberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 15m
€355($355)
hourly792km (492 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane5h 35m
€305($305)
hourly995km (618 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane5h 50m
€365($365)
hourly765km (475 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane6h 15m
€255($255)
once daily956km (594 miles)
Train via Hamburg Dammtor + 1 similar
5h 55m
€160($160)
every 2 hours805km (500 miles)
Train6hrs
€150($150)
once daily773km (480 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€105($105)
on demand643km (399 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