Train Essen to Bamberg from €123 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Bamberg takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen 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.

4h 50m
Duration: 482 km
Distance: €123
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain Re20 / ...

4h 24m

€103–208

Essen to Bamberg train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Bamberg. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Bamberg at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

4:30 AM → 9:16 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 39m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 11:16 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

4:30 AM → 9:16 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 39m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 11:16 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

4:30 AM → 9:16 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 39m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 11:16 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

4:30 AM → 9:16 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 39m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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