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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bamberg is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bamberg is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bamberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Bamberg station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Bamberg train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Bamberg?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bamberg. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bamberg via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Essen to Bamberg?

The distance between Essen and Bamberg is 482 km. The road distance is 429.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Bamberg without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €55 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Essen to Bamberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bamberg bus from?

Essen to Bamberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bamberg train from?

Essen to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Bamberg?

The best way to get from Essen to Bamberg is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Essen to Bamberg bus arrive?

Essen to Bamberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Essen to Bamberg train arrive?

Essen to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Würzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Bamberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bamberg is 430 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Essen to Bamberg.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bamberg?

There are 655+ hotels available in Bamberg.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Bamberg by train, bus, night train, 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 Essen Hbf to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain Re20 / ...
4h 23m
€55–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N1320 / ...
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Bamberg train stationbus 068
8h 55m
€33–59
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain Re20 / ...
6h 7m
€61–286
Drive 429.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Bambergcar 429.8 km
3h 46m
€61–88
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain
4h 55m
€80–196
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane DUS - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bambergtrain
5h 19m
€129–343
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bambergtrain
4h 32m
€119–293
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain
5h 28m
€130–274

Essen to Bamberg by train

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4h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 481.8 km
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Bamberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bamberg via Würzburg Hbf in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Bamberg train station via Düsseldorf central bus station in around 8h 55m.

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