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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $64.
A bus is $165 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $190.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 58m.
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
You'll arrive about 1h 38m sooner (49m by flight vs 2h 27m by car). Tickets start at around $190 compared to roughly $37 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main
How to get from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:05 AM2h40Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)6:45 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:05 AM2h40Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)6:45 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH1496:20 AM0h50Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport7:10 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1231One-way0 transfers
Other options
4786 · ICE 72210:27 AM2h35Bamberg1:02 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$431One-way1 transfer
4943 · ICE 10206:39 AM2h58Bamberg9:37 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$461One-way1 transfer
58012 · 3773 · ICE 8206:32 AM2h30Bamberg9:02 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$491One-way2 transfers
FlixBus9:20 AM3h15Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)12:35 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:40 PM2h50Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)9:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:35 PM3h10Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)3:45 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$151One-way0 transfers
LH1476:45 PM0h50Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport7:35 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1231One-way0 transfers
LH1418:35 AM0h50Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport9:25 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1231One-way0 transfers
LH14311:10 AM0h50Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport12:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $47.
A bus is $129 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $145.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 0m.
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bamberg and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bamberg and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße) and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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