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Compare train and bus for Chemnitz to Bamberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chemnitz to Bamberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. 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 €18, while a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€52 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest | €32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Bamberg:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Bamberg costing on average €52.
Other travel options to Bamberg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 31m.
Tickets start at around €18 compared to roughly €32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €13. The journey takes 2h 50m versus 2h 22m 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 Chemnitz to Bamberg
How to get from Chemnitz to Bamberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chemnitz to Bamberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:20 AM4h55Chemnitz8:15 AMBamberg€161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
3:20 AM4h55Chemnitz8:15 AMBamberg€161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
3:20 AM4h55Chemnitz8:15 AMBamberg€161One-way0 transfers
Other options
2:20 AM4h55Chemnitz7:15 AMBamberg€221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Bamberg:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Bamberg costing on average €52.
Other travel options to Bamberg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 31m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chemnitz and Bamberg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chemnitz Hbf and arrive in Bamberg.
- Buses mostly depart from Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal and arrive in Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bamberg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bamberg by train.
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