The average train between Heidelberg and Bamberg takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. 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 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Bamberg at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Bad Friedrichshall Hbf and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Bamberg. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Bamberg station via Bad Friedrichshall Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Heidelberg to Bamberg train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Bamberg train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, arrive at Bamberg station.
Book your Heidelberg to Bamberg train tickets online with DB Regio Stuttgart, Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Heidelberg and Bamberg is 168.2 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Bamberg via Bad Friedrichshall Hbf and Würzburg Hbf in around 3h 38m.