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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 prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$66 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m 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 |
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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 $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Bamberg costing on average $66 (€54).
A bus is $334 (€273) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Bamberg costing on average $363 (€297).
Other travel options to Bamberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
Flight takes on average 3h 51m.
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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)$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus2:40 AM3h50Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)6:30 AMBamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 1652 · ICE 5058:11 AM3h04Dresden Hbf11:15 AMBamberg$1031One-way1 transfer
Other options
Bus RB30 · 74014 · 301010:33 AM4h39Dresden3:12 PMBamberg$621One-way2 transfers
IC 2048 · ICE 91 · 49159:22 AM3h40Dresden Hbf1:02 PMBamberg$881One-way2 transfers
ICE 1650 · ICE 50710:11 AM3h04Dresden Hbf1:15 PMBamberg$1591One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Bamberg:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Bamberg costing on average $66 (€54).
A bus is $334 (€273) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Bamberg costing on average $363 (€297).
Other travel options to Bamberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
Flight takes on average 3h 51m.
- Around 7 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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