The average train between Bamberg and Essen takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Bamberg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Bamberg is at 5:41 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Würzburg Hbf and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 41m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bamberg to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bamberg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bamberg station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Würzburg Hbf station and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Bamberg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bamberg station.
Bamberg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Bamberg and Essen is 324.1 km. The road distance is 429 km.
You can take a train from Bamberg to Essen Hbf via Würzburg Hbf and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 5h 22m.