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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bamberg is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 5m.

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 4h 1m 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 SBB and arriving at Bamberg train station via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

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 22m.

How far is it from Basel to Bamberg?

The distance between Basel and Bamberg is 548 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 22m and costs €65 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB 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 22m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Basel to Bamberg bus arrive?

Basel to Bamberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus 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 4h 1m to drive from Basel to Bamberg.

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

Book your Basel to Bamberg train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Basel to Bamberg bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bamberg?

There are 648+ hotels available in Bamberg.

Basel to Bamberg - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbf50 / ...
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bamberg
5h 22m
€67–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nuremberg central bus stationFlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Bamberg train station1326 / ...
8h 5m
€32–65
Drive 456.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bamberg456.9 km
4h 1m
€79–113
Fly Basel to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)BSL - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bamberg
6h 1m
€82–273
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Bamberg61
6h 40m
€77–148
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbf
4. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bamberg
6h 23m
€134–315
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bamberg
5h 29m
€119–289
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbf
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bamberg
6h 13m
€158–339

Basel to Bamberg by train

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5h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 548.5 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Bamberg train station via Nuremberg central bus station in around 8h 5m.

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