The average train between Salzburg and Bamberg takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg 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 Salzburg and Bamberg. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Bamberg at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Bamberg. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Bamberg station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Salzburg to Bamberg train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Bamberg train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Bamberg station.
Book your Salzburg to Bamberg train tickets online with Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Bamberg is 281.2 km. The road distance is 379 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Bamberg via München Hbf in around 4h 35m.