Linz to Bamberg by train

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Overview: trains from Linz to Bamberg

Find the key information for travelling by train from Linz to Bamberg, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:51 View journey
Last train 23:45 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 44m View journey
Distance (km) 305
Trains / day 24 View all
Cheapest journey US$43.00 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 33m
Train operators 23

Going from Linz to Bamberg by train

About to set off from Linz to Bamberg by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Linz and Bamberg

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically US$43.00, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Train schedule for travel between Linz and Bamberg

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 24 trains make this journey of 305 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Linz is at 00:51 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:45.

During the weekend, 04:52 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:30 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 18 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Linz to Bamberg

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 44 minutes, spanning 305 kilometres in total.

When do tickets go on sale between Linz and Bamberg?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Linz and Bamberg 6 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making the most of your trip to Bamberg

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Bamberg.

FAQs about the train journey from Linz to Bamberg

Want to know more about your journey from Linz to Bamberg? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Linz to Bamberg is 305 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.