The average train between Heilbronn and Bamberg takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Heilbronn 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 Heilbronn and Bamberg. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heilbronn is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Bamberg at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Bamberg. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn station and arriving at Bamberg station via Wuerzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Heilbronn to Bamberg train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, depart from Heilbronn Hbf station.
Heilbronn to Bamberg train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, arrive at Bamberg station.
Book your Heilbronn to Bamberg train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Heilbronn and Bamberg is 147.7 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Heilbronn Hbf to Bamberg via Würzburg Hbf in around 2h 46m.