What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Bamberg?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Bamberg is to bus which costs €28 - €55 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Bamberg?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Bamberg is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Bamberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Bamberg station. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Bamberg train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Bamberg?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Bamberg. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Bamberg via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Bamberg?

The distance between Dortmund and Bamberg is 516 km. The road distance is 396.2 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Bamberg without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Bamberg without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €70 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Bamberg?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Dortmund to Bamberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Bamberg bus from?

Dortmund to Bamberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Bamberg train from?

Dortmund to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Bamberg?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Bamberg is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Dortmund to Bamberg bus arrive?

Dortmund to Bamberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Dortmund to Bamberg train arrive?

Dortmund to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Würzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Bamberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Bamberg is 396 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Dortmund to Bamberg.

How do I get a train ticket from Dortmund to Bamberg?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dortmund to Bamberg?

Book your Dortmund to Bamberg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bamberg?

There are 256+ hotels available in Bamberg.

Dortmund to Bamberg - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Dortmund to Bamberg by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain Re20 / ...
4h 54m
€72–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bamberg train stationbus 068
7h 30m
€29–50
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Dortmund Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain Re20 / ...
5h 46m
€56–138
Drive 396.2 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Bambergcar 396.2 km
3h 23m
€57–82
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Würzburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain
5h 11m
€69–202
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane DUS - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bambergtrain
5h 24m
€138–367
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bambergtrain
5h
€147–307

Dortmund to Bamberg by train

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4h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 515.5 km
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Bamberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Bamberg via Würzburg Hbf in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bamberg train station via Frankfurt central train station in around 7h 30m.

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