The average train between Esslingen and Bamberg takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Esslingen 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 hourly between Esslingen and Bamberg. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Esslingen is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Bamberg at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Esslingen 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 Esslingen to Bamberg. However, there are services departing from Esslingen station and arriving at Bamberg station via Wuerzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Esslingen to Bamberg train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Stuttgart Hbf station.
Esslingen to Bamberg train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Bamberg station.
The distance between Esslingen and Bamberg is 173.2 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Esslingen to Bamberg via Hauptbahnhof, Stuttgart Hbf, and Würzburg Hbf in around 4h 5m.