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Bamberg to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bamberg and Essen takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Bamberg to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 13m
Duration
482 km
Distance
€108
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

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  1. Take the train from Bamberg to Würzburg Hbftrain train
  2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 41 / ...
  3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain train 47 / ...
5h 9m
€90–231

Bamberg to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Bamberg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bamberg is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Würzburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Bamberg to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 481.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Bamberg, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Bamberg to Essen Hbf via Würzburg Hbf and Frankfurt in around 5h 9m.

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