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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bamberg to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bamberg to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. 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 $53, while a flight costs an average of $557.
Distance: 205 miles (330 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$107 Average price | $557 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bamberg to Zurich
Compare the available ways to get from Bamberg to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bamberg to Zurich:
A bus is $55 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Zurich costing on average $107 (€90).
A bus is $504 (€424) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bamberg to Zurich costing on average $557 (€468).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 34m.
Bus takes on average 10h 15m.
Tickets start at around $107 (€90) compared to roughly $144 (€122) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38 (€32). The journey takes 6h 4m versus 4h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bamberg to Zurich
How to get from Bamberg to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bamberg to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:35 PM 10h10 Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße) 9:45 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:35 PM 10h10 Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße) 9:45 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- LH147 · LH1198
7:00 PM 2h50 Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport 9:50 PM Zurich Airport $297 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 503 · ECE 192
9:16 AM 7h12 Bamberg 4:28 PM Zurich HB $54 1 One-way 1 transfer - IC 2162 · ICE 107 · IC 781
11:00 AM 7h00 Bamberg 6:00 PM Zurich HB $55 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 507 · ECE 98
1:16 PM 7h12 Bamberg 8:28 PM Zurich HB $59 1 One-way 1 transfer
- LH143+
LH568210:25 AM 3h20 Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport 1:45 PM Zurich Airport $259 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH143 · LH1192
10:25 AM 5h45 Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport 4:10 PM Zurich Airport $259 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH149 · LH1188
6:20 AM 6h00 Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport 12:20 PM Zurich Airport $259 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bamberg to Zurich:
A bus is $55 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Zurich costing on average $107 (€90).
A bus is $504 (€424) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bamberg to Zurich costing on average $557 (€468).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 34m.
Bus takes on average 10h 15m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bamberg and Zurich 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 Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bamberg and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße) and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Zurich by flight.
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