How to travel from Ulm to Bamberg, Germany

The distance between Ulm and Bamberg is around 230km (143 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ulm 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 Donauwörth and then to Bamberg.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Bamberg.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance264km (164 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ulm and Bamberg

There are several options for getting from Ulm to Bamberg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Ulm and Bamberg is around 230km (143 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (111 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Ulm and Bamberg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ulm to Bamberg is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Ulm and Bamberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ulm and Bamberg. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ulm to Bamberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Donauwörth. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

agilis, Deutsche Bahn, DB ZugBus RAB GmbH, Hohenz.Landesbahn AG, Deutsche Bahn Intercity and VGN run train services between Ulm and Bamberg. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Ulm and Bamberg. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ulm 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 5hrs.

EuroClub, FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Ulm and Bamberg. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ulm to Bamberg. We recommend that you take the train to Donauwörth and then to Bamberg. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Ulm and Bamberg. The distance is around 264km (164 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ulm to Bamberg is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

How do I get from Ulm to Bamberg

Compare travel optionsbetween Ulm and Bamberg

Transport options from Ulm to Bamberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 30m
€45($45)
every 4 hours230km (143 miles)
Train via Donauwoerth2h 35m
€45($45)
every 4 hours232km (144 miles)
Train via Aalen Hauptbahnhof3h 10m
€71($71)
every 4 hours262km (163 miles)
Bus
5hrs
€43($43)
4 times a week367km (228 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€35($35)
on demand264km (164 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