Bamberg to Essen Trains

Bamberg to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bamberg and Essen takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Bamberg to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 25m
Duration: 482 km
Distance: €100
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Bamberg to Würzburg Hbftrain Re54 / ...
Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...

5h 38m

€77–236

Bamberg to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Bamberg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bamberg is at 6:42 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:41 AM → 2:04 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
10:41 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
11:41 AM → 4:02 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 5:07 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 41m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 41m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 41m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 41m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 41m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 41m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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