How to travel from Wolfsburg to Bamberg, Germany

The distance between Wolfsburg and Bamberg is around 371km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Wolfsburg 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 BambergWolfsburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof then fly from Hannover (HAJ) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Bamberg.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €350($350)
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Train

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

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)

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Drive

Drive to Bamberg.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance420km (261 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wolfsburg and Bamberg

There are several options for getting from Wolfsburg to Bamberg by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Wolfsburg and Bamberg is around 371km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 281km (175 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Wolfsburg and Bamberg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wolfsburg to Bamberg is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Wolfsburg and Bamberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wolfsburg and Bamberg. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wolfsburg to Bamberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Braunschweig Hauptbahnhof/Viewegs Garten and Halle(Saale)Hbf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, Abellio, ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Wolfsburg and Bamberg. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Wolfsburg and Bamberg. We recommend that you drive to Bamberg. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wolfsburg to Bamberg. We recommend that you take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof then fly from Hannover (HAJ) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Bamberg. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Wolfsburg and Bamberg. The distance is around 420km (261 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wolfsburg to Bamberg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wolfsburg and Bamberg

Transport options from Wolfsburg to Bamberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 25m
€350($350)
hourly629km (391 miles)
Train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, plane4h 30m
€320($320)
hourly844km (524 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, plane4h 45m
€270($270)
hourly650km (404 miles)
Train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, plane4h 45m
€290($290)
hourly602km (374 miles)
Train + 2 similar
3h 25m
€90($90)
every 4 hours421km (262 miles)
Train via Magdeburg Hbf4h 20m
€35($35)
every 3 hours371km (231 miles)
Train via Herzberg am Harz4h 55m
€76($76)
hourly377km (234 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€70($70)
on demand420km (261 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