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Compare train and bus for Bamberg to Saarbrücken
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bamberg to Saarbrücken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. 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 €32, while a train costs an average of €111.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€32 Average price Cheapest | €111 Average price | €56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bamberg to Saarbrücken
Compare the available ways to get from Bamberg to Saarbrücken, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bamberg to Saarbrücken:
A bus is €79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Saarbrücken costing on average €111.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
Tickets start at around €32 compared to roughly €56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €24. The journey takes 5h 55m versus 4h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bamberg to Saarbrücken
How to get from Bamberg to Saarbrücken by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bamberg to Saarbrücken is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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9:41 PM 10h18 Bamberg 7:59 AM Saarbrücken €83 1 One-way 2 transfers
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9:41 PM 10h18 Bamberg 7:59 AM Saarbrücken €83 1 One-way 2 transfers
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9:41 AM 5h18 Bamberg 2:59 PM Saarbrücken €92 1 One-way 2 transfers
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11:04 PM 11h06 Bamberg 10:10 AM Saarbrücken €83 1 One-way 2 transfers.png)
11:41 AM 5h29 Bamberg 5:10 PM Saarbrücken €92 1 One-way 2 transfers.png)
1:41 PM 5h29 Bamberg 7:10 PM Saarbrücken €92 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bamberg to Saarbrücken:
A bus is €79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Saarbrücken costing on average €111.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bamberg and Saarbrücken as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bamberg and arrive in Saarbrücken Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße) and arrive in Saarbrücken.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Saarbrücken by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Saarbrücken by bus.
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