What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Bamberg?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bamberg is to train via Karlsruhe which costs €60 - €140 and takes 6h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Bamberg?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bamberg is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bamberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Bamberg station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Bamberg train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bamberg?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bamberg. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Bamberg via Frankfurt and Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Basel to Bamberg?

The distance between Basel and Bamberg is 549 km. The road distance is 456.9 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Bamberg without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Bamberg without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €60 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Bamberg?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Basel to Bamberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bamberg bus from?

Basel to Bamberg bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bamberg train from?

Basel to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Bamberg?

The best way to get from Basel to Bamberg is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h.

Where does the Basel to Bamberg bus arrive?

Basel to Bamberg bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Basel to Bamberg train arrive?

Basel to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Bamberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bamberg is 457 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Basel to Bamberg.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Bamberg?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Bamberg?

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Where can I stay near Bamberg?

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Basel to Bamberg - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Bamberg by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain
5h 21m
€63–148
Train via Karlsruhe
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Bambergtrain 61
6h 40m
€62–139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bamberg train stationbus 068
8h
Drive 456.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bambergcar 456.9 km
3h 59m
€78–113
Fly Basel to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane BSL - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bambergtrain
6h 2m
€92–278
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain
6h 29m
€135–293
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain
6h 18m
€148–319

Basel to Bamberg by train

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Distance: 548.6 km
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Bamberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Bamberg via Frankfurt and Würzburg Hbf in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Bamberg train station via Frankfurt central train station in around 8h.

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