The average train between Altenburg and Bamberg takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Altenburg to Bamberg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Altenburg and Bamberg. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Altenburg is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Bamberg at 4:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Altenburg to Bamberg. However, there are services departing from Altenburg station and arriving at Bamberg station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Altenburg to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Altenburg station.
Altenburg to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bamberg station.
Book your Altenburg to Bamberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Die Länderbahn.
The distance between Altenburg and Bamberg is 162.8 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Altenburg to Bamberg via Leipzig Hbf in around 2h 43m.