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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Bamberg is to bus which costs €16 - €35 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Bamberg is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Bamberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Bamberg station. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Bamberg train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Bamberg?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Bamberg. However, there are services departing from Mainz Hbf and arriving at Bamberg via Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, Augsburg Hbf, Coburg and Lichtenfels. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Mainz to Bamberg?

The distance between Mainz and Bamberg is 251 km. The road distance is 229.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Bamberg without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs €16 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Mainz to Bamberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Bamberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mainz to Bamberg train from?

Mainz to Bamberg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Bamberg?

The best way to get from Mainz to Bamberg is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs €16 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €240 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Mainz to Bamberg bus arrive?

Mainz to Bamberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bamberg train station.

Where does the Mainz to Bamberg train arrive?

Mainz to Bamberg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Augsburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Bamberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Bamberg is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Mainz to Bamberg.

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

Book your Mainz to Bamberg train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Mainz to Bamberg bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bamberg?

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Mainz to Bamberg - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Mainz to Bamberg by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bamberg train stationbus 068
4h 50m
€17–31
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Augsburg Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Coburgtrain Ice
9h 45m
€98–237
Drive 229.2 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Bambergcar 229.2 km
2h 8m
€33–47
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
2. Take the bus from Erlangen train station to Bamberg train stationbus
3h 56m
€120–232

Mainz to Bamberg by bus

21Weekly Buses

4h 50mAverage Duration

€17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 250.8 km
Duration: 4h 50m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bamberg train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €14–26 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz Hbf to Bamberg via Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, Augsburg Hbf, Coburg, and Lichtenfels in around 9h 45m.

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