How to travel from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main

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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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$47

Average price

$17

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$37

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3h 0m

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Fastest

2h 30m

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30m

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3h 13m

Average total duration

2h 43m

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2h 27m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $25.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 49m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 58m.

Bus takes on average 4h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bamberg and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main 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 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.

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from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:05 AM2h40
    Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)
    6:45 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:05 AM2h40
    Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)
    6:45 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH149
    6:20 AM0h50
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    7:10 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1231One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn4786 · ICE 722
    10:27 AM2h35
    Bamberg
    1:02 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $431One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn4943 · ICE 1020
    6:39 AM2h58
    Bamberg
    9:37 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn58012 · 3773 · ICE 820
    6:32 AM2h30
    Bamberg
    9:02 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $491One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:20 AM3h15
    Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)
    12:35 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:40 PM2h50
    Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)
    9:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:35 PM3h10
    Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)
    3:45 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH147
    6:45 PM0h50
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    7:35 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1231One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH141
    8:35 AM0h50
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    9:25 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1231One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH143
    11:10 AM0h50
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    12:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2101One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bamberg and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $17.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 0m.

Bus takes on average 3h 13m.

The distance from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 99 miles (160 km).
The average frequency per day from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Bamberg to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.

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