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There are 5 ways to get from Bamberg to Rothenburg by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Leipzig

    best
    1. Take the train from Bamberg to Leipzig Hbftrain train 28 / ...
    2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    3. Take the train from Cottbus Hbf to Horkatrain train Rb
    6h 26m
    €87–269

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bamberg train station to Dresden central stationbus bus N1222
    2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Görlitzbus bus 860 / ...
    7h 58m
    €34–57

  3. Drive 382.7 km

    1. Drive from Bamberg to Rothenburgcar car 382.7 km
    3h 25m
    €55–79

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Bamberg to Hof Hbftrain train
    2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Dresden Hbftrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Goerlitztrain train Rb / ...
    8h 6m
    €101–243

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Bamberg to Hof Hbftrain train
    2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Dresden Hbftrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Görlitz Bahnhoftrain train Re1
    8h 15m
    €111–233

Bamberg to Rothenburg by train and bus

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Bamberg, Germany and Rothenburg, Saxony, Germany?

You can take a train from Bamberg to Rothenburg Krankenhaus via Leipzig Hbf, Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof, Cottbus Hbf, Horka, and Horka in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bamberg train station to Rothenburg Schützenplatz via Dresden central station and Görlitz Busbahnhof in around 7h 58m.

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