1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£36
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£51
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
4 h 29 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
4 h 35 m
Trains on 17 Sept
5
Distance
413 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Bamberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Bamberg will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 5 trains from Hamburg to Bamberg, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 413 km distance in an average of 4 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 509
ICE 507
ICE 787 · 4613
ICE 785 · 4609
ICE 585 · 4787
ICE 585 · 4787
ICE 787 · 4613
ICE 785 · 4609
ICE 509
ICE 507Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Bamberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, while a flight costs an average of £285.
Distance: 413 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£73 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest | £285 Average Price | £20 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 33m Average total duration 13h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Bamberg:
A coach is £36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Bamberg costing on average £73.
A coach is £248 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Bamberg costing on average £285.
Other travel options to Bamberg take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 12m.
Flight takes on average 13h 33m.
You'll arrive about 51m sooner (5h 5m by train vs 5h 56m by car). Tickets start at around £73 compared to roughly £20 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Bamberg trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 785 · 4609 | On time 8:01 Hamburg Hbf | 4h31 | 12:32 Bamberg | 1 change | |
ICE 507 | Delayed 8:34 Hamburg Hbf | 4h41 | 11:19 11:19Bamberg | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 585 · 4787 | On time 9:01 Hamburg Hbf | 4h29 | 13:30 Bamberg | 1 change | |
ICE 787 · 4613 | On time 10:01 Hamburg Hbf | 4h31 | 14:32 Bamberg | 1 change | |
ICE 509 | Delayed 10:34 Hamburg Hbf | 4h41 | 13:19 13:19Bamberg | 0 changesdirect |
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Trains from Hamburg to Bamberg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 413 km distance in 4h 19m.
Distance 413 km |
Average train duration 5h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 19m |
First train 0:33 |
Last train 23:33 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Discover the best of Bamberg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bamberg trip today.
City museum in the Alte Hofhaltung with collections on Bamberg’s art and history. Good for understanding the city beyond its postcard views.
Art museum focused on modern and contemporary works in a former palace by the Regnitz. Compact, thoughtful and easy to combine with a walk nearby.
Diocesan museum with sacred art, reliquaries, sculptures and treasures linked to Bamberg’s ecclesiastical past. Best for church art lovers.
Picturesque former fishermen’s district with half-timbered houses and canals. Ideal for strolling, photos and a quieter side of the old town.
Elegant rose garden beside the Neue Residenz with broad views across Bamberg’s rooftops. A favourite place for a calm break and city panorama.
Historic streetscape with baroque facades and local shops running through the old town. A rewarding route for architecture and everyday city life.
Iconic dark lager smoked over beechwood, giving a bacon-like aroma. It is Bamberg’s signature drink and central to the city’s brewing tradition.
Onion stuffed with minced pork and bacon, then braised in beer or stock. A hearty Franconian inn classic closely associated with Bamberg.
Blue poached sausages gently cooked in a vinegar-onion broth. A traditional Franconian sausage dish commonly served in Bamberg taverns.
Long-established restaurant with refined Franconian and German cooking, known for seasonal menus and a formal but welcoming dining room.
Traditional brewery inn serving Rauchbier and robust Franconian specialities in a rustic, local atmosphere.
Brewery restaurant by the river offering house beers and Franconian favourites in a polished historic setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are fairly priced, and local buses are reasonable. Tourist areas can cost more, but Bamberg is often cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt.
Service is usually included. Round up or tip about 5-10% in restaurants. Round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés for good service.
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Bamberg Hauptbahnhof -> Maximiliansplatz, Bamberg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Bamberg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bamberg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Bamberg trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Bamberg station pair. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Bamberg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
Bamberg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Kachelofen, Brauerei Spezial
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bamberg. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bamberg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bamberg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bamberg: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bamberg: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Bamberg, Best Western Hotel Bamberg, Welcome Hotel Residenzschloss Bamberg.
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