The average train between Heidelberg and Bamberg takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg 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 hourly between Heidelberg and Bamberg. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Bamberg at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Osterburken, Bahnhof and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 34m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Bamberg. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Bamberg station via Osterburken, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Heidelberg to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt station.
Heidelberg to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bamberg station.
Book your Heidelberg to Bamberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH and Arverio Baden-Württemberg.
The distance between Heidelberg and Bamberg is 168.2 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt to Bamberg via Osterburken, Bahnhof and Würzburg Hbf in around 3h 48m.