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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Frankfurt am Main to Bamberg
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 3 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bamberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bamberg will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 6 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Bamberg on Mon, May 18, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct buses cover the 160 km distance in an average of 5 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest buses will take 8 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus2:30 PM3h15Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)5:45 PMBamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)$151One-way0 transfers- FlixBus5:25 PM3h15Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)8:40 PMBamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:00 AM3h10Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)12:10 PMBamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 PM7h10Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)6:15 AMBamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)$401One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM8h25Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)10:40 PMBamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)$431One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:00 AM3h10Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)12:10 PMBamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:30 PM3h15Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)5:45 PMBamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:25 PM3h15Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)8:40 PMBamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 PM7h10Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)6:15 AMBamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)$401One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM8h25Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)10:40 PMBamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)$431One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Bamberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Bamberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $112.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $165 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Bamberg:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Bamberg costing on average $59 (€47).
A bus is $148 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Bamberg costing on average $165 (€134).
Other travel options to Bamberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
Train takes on average 2h 51m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€14) compared to roughly $37 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19 (€16). The journey takes 2h 37m versus 2h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Frankfurt am Main to Bamberg Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Bamberg bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Bamberg buses for tomorrow, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 8h40 | 2:35 PM Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 9:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h10 | 12:10 PM Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 8h25 | 10:40 PM Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 2:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h15 | 5:45 PM Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:25 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h15 | 8:40 PM Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 7h10 | 6:15 AM Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Bamberg
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Bamberg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:55, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 99 miles (160 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 99 miles (160 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 4:55 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Frankfurt am Main to BambergYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main to Bamberg with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $11 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Bamberg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Bamberg by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bamberg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Frankfurt am Main to Bamberg
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
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