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 €15 - €26 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 23m and costs €30 - €45.

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, Römisches Theater and arriving at Bamberg via Frankfurt and Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Mainz to Bamberg?

The distance between Mainz and Bamberg is 260 km. The road distance is 221.4 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 train via Würzburg which takes 3h 28m and costs €40 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Bamberg?

The best way to get from Mainz to Bamberg is to train via Würzburg which takes 3h 28m and costs €40 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €26 and takes 4h 50m.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Würzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Bamberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Bamberg is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m 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?

There are 648+ hotels available in Bamberg.

Mainz to Bamberg - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Mainz 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 Würzburg
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to BambergRe20 / ...
3h 28m
€42–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bamberg train station068
4h 50m
€16–26
Drive 221.4 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Bamberg221.4 km
2h 23m
€31–45
Fly, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)FRA - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bamberg
3h 10m
€96–211
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to BambergRe54 / ...
4h 43m
€39–64

Mainz to Bamberg by train

183Weekly Trains

3h 28mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 259.8 km
Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Bamberg via Frankfurt and Würzburg Hbf in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bamberg train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €10–18 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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