The average train between Bern and Bamberg takes 8h 34m and the fastest train takes 6h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Bamberg. 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 4 hours between Bern and Bamberg. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Bamberg at 10:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 43m • 3 changes


6h 59m • 3 changesArrives next day



12h 42m • 3 changesArrives next day



12h 28m • 3 changes


6h 59m • 3 changes


6h 43m • 3 changes


6h 43m • 3 changes


6h 43m • 3 changes


6h 59m • 3 changes


6h 43m • 3 changes


6h 43m • 3 changes


6h 43m • 3 changes


6h 59m • 3 changes


6h 43m • 3 changes


6h 43m • 3 changes


6h 43m • 3 changes


6h 59m • 3 changes


6h 43m • 3 changes


6h 43m • 3 changes


6h 43m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bern to Bamberg? 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 Bern to Bamberg. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Bamberg station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
Bern to Bamberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Bamberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bamberg station.
Book your Bern to Bamberg train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Bern and Bamberg is 415.3 km. The road distance is 653 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Bamberg via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Würzburg Hbf in around 7h 12m.