How to travel from Magdeburg to Bamberg, Germany

The distance between Magdeburg and Bamberg is around 294km (183 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Magdeburg 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

Take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then Erfurt Hbf and then to Bamberg.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Bamberg.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
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Drive

Drive to Bamberg.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance337km (210 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Magdeburg and Bamberg

There are several options for getting from Magdeburg to Bamberg by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 3h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Magdeburg and Bamberg is around 294km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (158 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Magdeburg and Bamberg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Magdeburg to Bamberg is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg and Bamberg. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Magdeburg to Bamberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Halle(Saale)Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH and Abellio run train services between Magdeburg and Bamberg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 Magdeburg and Bamberg. We recommend that you take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then Erfurt Hbf and then to Bamberg. instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Magdeburg to Bamberg. We recommend that you take the train to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Bamberg. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Magdeburg and Bamberg. The distance is around 337km (210 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Magdeburg to Bamberg is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

How do I get from Magdeburg to Bamberg

Compare travel optionsbetween Magdeburg and Bamberg

Transport options from Magdeburg to Bamberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2hrs
€130($130)
hourly306km (190 miles)
Train via Erfurt Hbf3h 5m
€40($40)
hourly294km (183 miles)
Train via Halle(Saale)Hbf3h 60m
€120($120)
6 times a week335km (208 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 35m
€285($285)
every 4 hours653km (406 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€45($45)
on demand337km (210 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