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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Bamberg is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Bamberg is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Bamberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Bamberg station. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Bamberg train station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Bamberg?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Bamberg. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Bamberg via Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Bern to Bamberg?

The distance between Bern and Bamberg is 653 km. The road distance is 506.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Bamberg without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 9m and costs €100 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Bern to Bamberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Bamberg bus from?

Bern to Bamberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Bamberg train from?

Bern to Bamberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Bamberg?

The best way to get from Bern to Bamberg is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 9m and costs €100 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Bern to Bamberg bus arrive?

Bern to Bamberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Where does the Bern to Bamberg train arrive?

Bern to Bamberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Bamberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Bamberg is 506 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Bern to Bamberg.

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

Book your Bern to Bamberg train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Bern to Bamberg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bamberg?

There are 672+ hotels available in Bamberg.

Bern to Bamberg - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Bern 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
4. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain
7h 9m
€100–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Strasbourgbus FlixBus N506 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Bamberg train stationbus N1326
9h 45m
€40–70
Drive 506.1 km
1. Drive from Bern to Bambergcar 506.1 km
5h 17m
€87–125
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
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 14m
€149–309
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain
7h 36m
€119–183
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Bambergtrain 61
8h 2m
€97–195
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Bambergtrain
6h 38m
€149–324
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain
7h 24m
€183–385
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bambergtrain
7h 26m
€168–369
Train to Basel, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Bambergtrain
7h 49m
€143–390

Bern to Bamberg by train

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7h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 653.2 km
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Bamberg via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Würzburg Hbf in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Bamberg train station via Strasbourg in around 9h 45m.

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