The cheapest and fastest trains from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€49
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€55
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 h 33 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 37 m
Trains on Sep 19
3
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around €55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 3 trains from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport, including 3 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 167 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 33 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 2 h 40 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.
9:26 AM2h33Bamberg11:59 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport€491One-way0 transfers
7:41 AM2h38Bamberg10:19 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport€581One-way0 transfers
7:26 AM2h40Bamberg10:06 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport€591One-way0 transfers
9:26 AM2h33Bamberg11:59 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport€491One-way0 transfers
7:41 AM2h38Bamberg10:19 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport€581One-way0 transfers
7:26 AM2h40Bamberg10:06 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport€591One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, while a flight costs an average of €141.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€46 Average price | €141 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport:
A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average €46.
A bus is €110 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average €141.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 31m.
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
Tickets start at around €46 compared to roughly €30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-16.23. The journey takes 2h 31m versus 1h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
58020 · ICE 726 | On time 8:41 AM Bamberg | 2h38 | 11:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
58020 · ICE 726 · S8 | 8:41 AM Bamberg | 2h48 | 11:29 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
4612 · ICE 926 | On time 9:26 AM Bamberg | 2h30 | 11:56 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
4612 · ICE 926 · S8 | 9:26 AM Bamberg | 2h33 | 11:59 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
58024 · ICE 724 | On time 9:41 AM Bamberg | 2h38 | 12:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
58024 · ICE 724 · S8 | 9:41 AM Bamberg | 2h48 | 12:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
4786 · ICE 722 | On time 10:27 AM Bamberg | 2h52 | 1:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
4786 · ICE 722 · S8 | 10:27 AM Bamberg | 3h02 | 1:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
4616 · ICE 228 | On time 11:26 AM Bamberg | 2h30 | 1:56 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
4616 · ICE 228 · S8 | 11:26 AM Bamberg | 2h33 | 1:59 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
58032 · ICE 720 | On time 11:41 AM Bamberg | 2h38 | 2:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
58032 · ICE 720 · S8 | 11:41 AM Bamberg | 2h48 | 2:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
4788 · ICE 628 | On time 12:27 PM Bamberg | 2h52 | 3:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
4788 · ICE 628 · S8 | 12:27 PM Bamberg | 3h02 | 3:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
4620 · ICE 28 | On time 1:26 PM Bamberg | 2h30 | 3:56 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
4620 · ICE 28 · S8 | 1:26 PM Bamberg | 2h33 | 3:59 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
58044 · ICE 626 | On time 1:41 PM Bamberg | 2h38 | 4:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
58044 · ICE 626 · S8 | 1:41 PM Bamberg | 2h48 | 4:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
4790 · ICE 624 | On time 2:27 PM Bamberg | 2h52 | 5:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
4790 · ICE 624 · S8 | 2:27 PM Bamberg | 3h02 | 5:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
4624 · ICE 26 | On time 3:26 PM Bamberg | 2h30 | 5:56 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
4624 · ICE 26 · S8 | 3:26 PM Bamberg | 2h33 | 5:59 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
4792 · ICE 620 | On time 4:27 PM Bamberg | 2h52 | 7:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
4792 · ICE 620 · S8 | 4:27 PM Bamberg | 3h02 | 7:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
4628 · ICE 24 | On time 5:26 PM Bamberg | 2h30 | 7:56 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
4628 · ICE 24 · S8 | 5:26 PM Bamberg | 2h33 | 7:59 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
58068 · ICE 528 | On time 5:41 PM Bamberg | 2h38 | 8:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
58068 · ICE 528 · S8 | 5:41 PM Bamberg | 2h48 | 8:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
58264 · ICE 526 | On time 6:42 PM Bamberg | 2h37 | 9:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
58264 · ICE 526 · S8 | 6:42 PM Bamberg | 2h47 | 9:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
4632 · ICE 22 | On time 7:26 PM Bamberg | 2h30 | 9:56 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
4632 · ICE 22 · S8 | 7:26 PM Bamberg | 2h33 | 9:59 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
58266 · ICE 524 | On time 7:41 PM Bamberg | 2h38 | 10:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
58266 · ICE 524 · S8 | 7:41 PM Bamberg | 2h48 | 10:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
58268 · ICE 522 | On time 8:41 PM Bamberg | 2h41 | 11:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
58268 · ICE 522 · S8 | 8:41 PM Bamberg | 2h48 | 11:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 500 · ICE 697 · S9 | On time 8:42 PM Bamberg | 3h32 | 12:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
58404 · ICE 520 · S8 | 9:41 PM Bamberg | 2h48 | 12:29 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 908 · ICE 699 | On time 10:50 PM Bamberg | 3h49 | 2:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Trains from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 but you can travel from only €14 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:41, the last at 09:26. The fastest train covers the 103 miles (167 km) distance in 2h 11m.
Distance 103 miles (167 km) |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 2h 11m |
First train 6:41 AM |
Last train 9:26 AM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Bamberg and Frankfurt am Main Airport from €14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Trains from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt am Main Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Most Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains use the Bamberg to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Bamberg and Frankfurt am Main Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bamberg from Bamberg city centre
Bamberg train station facilities and services
Bamberg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Kachelofen, Brauerei Spezial
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bamberg. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bamberg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bamberg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bamberg: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bamberg: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Bamberg, Best Western Hotel Bamberg, Welcome Hotel Residenzschloss Bamberg.
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