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.
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.
👋 Also check out Bamberg → Kiel if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Bamberg.
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Take the train to Hamburg Dammtor and then to Bamberg.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 15m | €355($355) | hourly | 792km (492 miles) |
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane | 5h 35m | €305($305) | hourly | 995km (618 miles) |
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane | 5h 50m | €365($365) | hourly | 765km (475 miles) |
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane | 6h 15m | €255($255) | once daily | 956km (594 miles) |
Train via Hamburg Dammtor + 1 similar | 5h 55m | €160($160) | every 2 hours | 805km (500 miles) |
Train | 6hrs | €150($150) | once daily | 773km (480 miles) |
Drive | 5h 40m | €105($105) | on demand | 643km (399 miles) |
The following major airports near Bamberg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.