Train Bamberg to Essen from €108 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bamberg and Essen takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. 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.

4h 27m
Duration: 482 km
Distance: €108
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 10m

€90–278

Bamberg to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Bamberg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bamberg is at 6:42 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, July 14, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 41m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 15, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 41m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 16, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 41m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 17, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 41m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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