There are 4 ways to get from Kassel to Bamberg by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bambergtrain 25
2h 52m€46–207Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Kassel to Bamberg246.9 km
3h 6m€13Bus
- Take the bus from Kassel to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N73
- Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Bamberg train stationbus 1326
6h 10m€30–50Drive 244.3 km
- Drive from Kassel to Bambergcar 244.3 km
2h 5m€35–51
Kassel to Bamberg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Bamberg is to rideshare which costs €13 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kassel to Bamberg is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Bamberg station. However, there are services departing from Kassel and arriving at Bamberg train station via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Bamberg. However, there are services departing from Kassel Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bamberg via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Kassel and Bamberg is 260 km. The road distance is 244.3 km.
The best way to get from Kassel to Bamberg without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €45 - €210.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Kassel to Bamberg, including transfers.
Kassel to Bamberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kassel station.
Kassel to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
The best way to get from Kassel to Bamberg is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €45 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Kassel, Germany and Bamberg, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bamberg 3 times a week. Tickets cost €45–200 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kassel to Bamberg train station via Nuremberg central bus station in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bamberg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–200
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Kassel to Nuremberg central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Bamberg train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Kassel to Bamberg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kassel to Bamberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.
Kassel to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bamberg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Bamberg is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Kassel to Bamberg.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kassel and Bamberg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.