The average train between Zurich and Bamberg takes 10h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 twice daily between Zurich and Bamberg. The earliest departure is at 12:37 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Bamberg at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Singen and take an average of 10h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Bamberg. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Bamberg station via Singen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
Zurich to Bamberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Bamberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bamberg station.
Book your Zurich to Bamberg train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Zurich and Bamberg is 330.3 km. The road distance is 494 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Bamberg via Singen and Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 59m.