How to travel from Aachen to Bamberg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aachen to Bamberg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Bamberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a flight costs an average of $442.

Distance: 220 miles (355 km)

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Driving

$91

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$442

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$37

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Cheapest

$82

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 54m

Average total duration

5h 24m

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30m

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5h 41m

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3h 41m

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7h 30m

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7h 0m

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4h 14m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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1.1 - 2.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.4 - 0.9kg

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Condor Flugdienst

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Bamberg is a bus with an average price of $37 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Bamberg:

A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Bamberg costing on average $91 (€75).

A bus is $405 (€334) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Bamberg costing on average $442 (€364).

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Bamberg is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 41m.

Other travel options to Bamberg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 54m.

Bus takes on average 7h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Aachen and Bamberg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Aachen to Bamberg among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 33m sooner (3h 41m by flight vs 4h 14m by car). Tickets start at around $442 (€364) compared to roughly $82 (€68) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Aachen to Bamberg

How to get from Aachen to Bamberg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Aachen to Bamberg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche Bahn26811 · ICE 121 · ICE 772 · ICE 585
    7:51 AM5h39
    Aachen Hbf
    1:30 PMBamberg
    $1571One-way
    4 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn26811 · ICE 121 · ICE 772 · ICE 585
    7:51 AM5h39
    Aachen Hbf
    1:30 PMBamberg
    $1571One-way
    4 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 11 · ICE 692 · ICE 507
    7:38 AM5h37
    Aachen Hbf
    1:15 PMBamberg
    $1631One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn26809 · ICE 513 · ICE 1557 · ICE 785
    6:51 AM5h41
    Aachen Hbf
    12:32 PMBamberg
    $1571One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 11 · ICE 555 · ICE 787 · 22663
    7:38 AM6h54
    Aachen Hbf
    2:32 PMBamberg
    $1981One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Aachen to Bamberg

Travel to Bamberg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aachen to Bamberg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Aachen and Bamberg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Bamberg is a bus with an average price of $37 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Bamberg:

A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Bamberg costing on average $91 (€75).

A bus is $405 (€334) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Bamberg costing on average $442 (€364).

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Bamberg is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 41m.

Other travel options to Bamberg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 54m.

Bus takes on average 7h 30m.

The distance from Aachen to Bamberg is approximately 220 miles (355 km).
The average frequency per day from Aachen to Bamberg is:
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Bamberg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aachen to Bamberg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Bamberg.
  • Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aachen to Bamberg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bamberg by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Bamberg by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bamberg by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Aachen to Bamberg:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Aachen to Bamberg often also extend their vacation to go to Nuremberg, Berlin, Munich, Prague, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bamberg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bamberg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Bamberg, allowing visitors to enjoy its historic old town, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and local breweries.

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