There are 5 ways to get from Erlangen to Bamberg by train, bus, rideshare, taxi or car
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The cheapest way to get from Erlangen to Bamberg is to rideshare which costs 3€ and takes 48 min.
The quickest way to get from Erlangen to Bamberg is to train which costs 3€ - 50€ and takes 26 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Erlangen and arriving at Bamberg, Bamberg train. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erlangen and arriving at Bamberg. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between Erlangen and Bamberg is 35 km. The road distance is 41.1 km.
The best way to get from Erlangen to Bamberg without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs 3€ - 50€.
The train from Erlangen to Bamberg takes 26 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Erlangen to Bamberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erlangen station.
Erlangen to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, depart from Erlangen station.
The best way to get from Erlangen to Bamberg is to train which takes 26 min and costs 3€ - 50€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5€ - 7€ and takes 30 min.
- Distance: 35.1 km
- Duration: 26 min
What companies run services between Erlangen, Germany and Bamberg, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Regional operates a train from Erlangen to Bamberg every 30 minutes. Tickets cost 7€ - 10€ and the journey takes 26 min. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Erlangen to Bamberg, Bamberg train 3 times a day. Tickets cost 5€ - 7€ and the journey takes 30 min.
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Erlangen to Bamberg
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 10€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Erlangen to Bamberg
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 22€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- info@vgn.de
- Website
- vgn.de
Train from Erlangen to Bamberg
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 3€ - 4€
- Website
- VGN
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Erlangen to Bamberg
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 9€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Erlangen to Bamberg
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Erlangen to Bamberg, Bamberg train
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 5€ - 7€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Erlangen to Bamberg
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 3€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 130€
Sommer Oskar Taxi
- Phone
- +49 911/226525
Hallo Nürnberg Taxi
- Phone
- +49 911/19410
- Website
- taxi-nuernberg.de
Grundler & Eisend Taxibetriebsgesellschaft mbH
- Phone
- +49 911 3680120
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Erlangen to Bamberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bamberg, Bamberg train station.
Erlangen to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, arrive at Bamberg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen to Bamberg is 41 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Erlangen to Bamberg.
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