The average train between Magdeburg and Bamberg takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg and Bamberg. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Magdeburg is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Bamberg at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Halle(Saale)Hbf and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Magdeburg to Bamberg. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg station and arriving at Bamberg station via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Magdeburg to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.
Magdeburg to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bamberg station.
Book your Magdeburg to Bamberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH.
The distance between Magdeburg and Bamberg is 253 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Bamberg via Halle(Saale)Hbf and Erfurt Hbf in around 2h 45m.