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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Bamberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Bamberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. 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 $76, while a flight costs an average of $431.
Distance: 274 miles (441 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$168 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $431 Average price | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 46m Average total duration 13h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Bamberg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Bamberg:
A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Bamberg costing on average $168.
A bus is $356 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Bamberg costing on average $431.
Other travel options to Bamberg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
Bus takes on average 13h 46m.
Tickets start at around $168 compared to roughly $122 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$46. The journey takes 6h 23m versus 5h 58m 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 Vienna to Bamberg
How to get from Vienna to Bamberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Bamberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:55 PM 18h15 Vienna 11:10 AM Bamberg $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

4:55 PM 18h15 Vienna 11:10 AM Bamberg $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

1:40 AM 18h00 Vienna 7:40 PM Bamberg $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:30 PM 18h10 Vienna 4:40 PM Bamberg $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
9:30 PM 18h10 Vienna 3:40 PM Bamberg $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:05 PM 19h35 Vienna 3:40 PM Bamberg $86 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Bamberg:
A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Bamberg costing on average $168.
A bus is $356 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Bamberg costing on average $431.
Other travel options to Bamberg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
Bus takes on average 13h 46m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Bamberg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße).
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Bamberg.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
- Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, agilis, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Bamberg by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa to go to Bamberg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bamberg by bus.
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