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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Bamberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Bamberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. 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 $28, while a train costs an average of $89.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Bamberg:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Bamberg costing on average $89.
A bus is $407 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Bamberg costing on average $435.
Other travel options to Bamberg take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 1m.
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (2h 54m by train vs 3h 3m by car). Tickets start at around $89 compared to roughly $51 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 Dresden to Bamberg
How to get from Dresden to Bamberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Bamberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:40 AM3h50Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)6:30 AMBamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:40 AM3h50Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)6:30 AMBamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 16512 · ICE 50710:12 AM3h03Dresden Hbf1:15 PMBamberg$831One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 1558 · ICE 50912:11 PM3h04Dresden Hbf3:15 PMBamberg$681One-way1 transfer
- 16508 · ICE 5058:12 AM3h03Dresden Hbf11:15 AMBamberg$831One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1650 · ICE 50710:11 AM3h04Dresden Hbf1:15 PMBamberg$851One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:59 PM4h01Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)4:00 AMBamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)$321One-way0 transfers
LH67 · LH1486:55 PM4h05Dresden Airport11:00 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport$5171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Bamberg:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Bamberg costing on average $89.
A bus is $407 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Bamberg costing on average $435.
Other travel options to Bamberg take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 1m.
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Bamberg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Bamberg.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Bamberg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Bamberg by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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