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Compare bus and train for Bern to Bamberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Bamberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €48, while a train costs an average of €170.
Distance: 257 miles (415 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€170 Average price | €48 Average price Cheapest | €94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 4m Average total duration Fastest 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 40m Average total duration 10h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bern to Bamberg
Compare the available ways to get from Bern to Bamberg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Bamberg:
A bus is €123 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Bamberg costing on average €170.
Other travel options to Bamberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 40m.
Tickets start at around €170 compared to roughly €94 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€76. The journey takes 6h 34m versus 5h 20m 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 Bern to Bamberg
How to get from Bern to Bamberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bern to Bamberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:40 AM 14h05 Bern 3:45 PM Bamberg €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:40 AM 14h05 Bern 3:45 PM Bamberg €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:40 AM 14h05 Bern 3:45 PM Bamberg €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Bamberg:
A bus is €123 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Bamberg costing on average €170.
Other travel options to Bamberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 40m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bern and Bamberg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld and arrive in Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße).
- Trains mostly depart from Bern Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Bamberg.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bamberg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bamberg by bus.
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