How to travel from Wiesbaden to Bamberg, Germany

The distance between Wiesbaden and Bamberg is around 241km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Wiesbaden 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 BambergWiesbaden if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Bamberg.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt Hbf then Wuerzburg Hbf and then to Bamberg.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)

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Drive

Drive to Bamberg.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance241km (150 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wiesbaden and Bamberg

There are several options for getting from Wiesbaden 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 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €32 ($32).

The distance between Wiesbaden and Bamberg is around 241km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 190km (118 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Wiesbaden and Bamberg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wiesbaden to Bamberg is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €32 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Wiesbaden 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 Wiesbaden and Bamberg. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wiesbaden to Bamberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt Hbf and Wuerzburg Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity and HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH run train services between Wiesbaden and Bamberg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Wiesbaden and Bamberg. We recommend that you drive to Bamberg. instead which will take 2h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wiesbaden to Bamberg. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Bamberg. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Wiesbaden and Bamberg. The distance is around 241km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wiesbaden to Bamberg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €73 ($73).

How do I get from Wiesbaden to Bamberg

Compare travel optionsbetween Wiesbaden and Bamberg

Transport options from Wiesbaden to Bamberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 10m
€210($210)
hourly295km (183 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
€73($73)
hourly269km (167 miles)
Train via Aschaffenburg Hbf3h 50m
€40($40)
every 2 hours274km (170 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
€32($32)
on demand241km (150 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