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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bamberg to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bamberg to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a flight costs an average of $395.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$85 Average price | $395 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Bamberg to Leipzig
Compare the available ways to get from Bamberg to Leipzig, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bamberg to Leipzig:
A bus is $42 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Leipzig costing on average $85 (€72).
A bus is $352 (€295) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bamberg to Leipzig costing on average $395 (€331).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 49m.
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
You'll arrive about 1h 15m sooner (1h 39m by train vs 2h 54m by car). Tickets start at around $85 (€72) compared to roughly $44 (€37) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bamberg to Leipzig
How to get from Bamberg to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bamberg to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:45 PM 9h10 Bamberg 4:55 AM Leipzig $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

7:45 PM 9h10 Bamberg 4:55 AM Leipzig $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

8:45 PM 7h10 Bamberg 3:55 AM Leipzig $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

1:40 PM 8h25 Bamberg 10:05 PM Leipzig $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bamberg to Leipzig:
A bus is $42 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Leipzig costing on average $85 (€72).
A bus is $352 (€295) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bamberg to Leipzig costing on average $395 (€331).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 49m.
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bamberg and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bamberg and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Leipzig by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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