The average train between Gießen and Bamberg takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Gießen 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 Gießen and Bamberg. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Gießen is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Bamberg at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Bamberg. However, there are services departing from Gießen station and arriving at Bamberg station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Gießen to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.
Gießen to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bamberg station.
Book your Gießen to Bamberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Gießen and Bamberg is 175.8 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Bamberg via Frankfurt and Würzburg Hbf in around 3h 30m.