The average train between Esslingen and Bamberg takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Esslingen 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 3 hours between Esslingen and Bamberg. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Esslingen is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Bamberg at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Bad Cannstatt and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Esslingen to Bamberg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Esslingen to Bamberg. However, there are services departing from Esslingen station and arriving at Bamberg station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Esslingen to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bad Cannstatt station.
Esslingen to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bamberg station.
Book your Esslingen to Bamberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Arverio Baden-Württemberg and Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH.
The distance between Esslingen and Bamberg is 173.2 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Esslingen to Bamberg via Bad Cannstatt and Nürnberg Hbf in around 3h 58m.