The distance between Marburg and Bamberg is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Marburg to Bamberg by train, bus, 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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Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Bamberg.
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Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then Würzburg Hbf and then to Bamberg.
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Take the bus to Frankfurt and then to Bamberg Bahnhof/Fernbus.
There are several options for getting from Marburg to Bamberg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).
The distance between Marburg and Bamberg is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 181km (113 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Marburg and Bamberg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Marburg to Bamberg is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Marburg and Bamberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Marburg and Bamberg. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Marburg to Bamberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Würzburg Hbf. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Marburg and Bamberg. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marburg and Bamberg. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Marburg to Bamberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Marburg and Bamberg. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marburg to Bamberg. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Bamberg. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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 Marburg and Bamberg. The distance is around 269km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marburg to Bamberg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €54 ($54).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 2h 45m | €190($190) | every 3 hours | 367km (228 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 40m | €54($54) | every 3 hours | 317km (197 miles) |
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf | 4hrs | €45($45) | every 4 hours | 330km (205 miles) |
Bus | 4h 15m | €22($22) | twice daily | 312km (194 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | €45($45) | on demand | 269km (167 miles) |
HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH
The following major airports near Bamberg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.