The cheapest and fastest trains from Bamberg to Prague
Cheapest price
€101
Average price
€145
Fastest journey
5 h 34 m
Average duration
5 h 48 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
252 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bamberg to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bamberg to Prague will cost around €145 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €101.
It's difficult to get from Bamberg to Prague without transferring at least 2 times.
ICE 602 · ICE 1555 · S1 · 5446
R 4947 · R 3561 · EC 355
4947 · 3561+
355
ICE 701 · 3563+
359
ICE 503 · 3567+
359
ICE 802 · ICE 694 · IC 2445 · RJ 175
ICE 802 · ICE 694 · IC 2445 · rj 175
R 4947 · R 3561 · EC 355
4947 · 3561+
355
ICE 602 · ICE 1555 · S1 · 5446Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Bamberg to Prague
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bamberg to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €142.
Distance: 252 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€56 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest | €349 Average price |
5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bamberg to Prague train times
The table below shows live departures for Bamberg to Prague trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 701 · 3561+ 357 | On time 7:17 AM Bamberg | 8h04 | 3:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 701 · 3563+ 357 | On time 7:17 AM Bamberg | 8h04 | 3:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 701 · 3563+ 359 | On time 7:17 AM Bamberg | 10h04 | 5:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
4947 · 3561+ 355 | 7:39 AM Bamberg | 5h42 | 1:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
R 4947 · R 3561 · EC 355 | 7:39 AM Bamberg | 5h42 | 1:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 602 · ICE 1555 · S1 · 5446 | 7:42 AM Bamberg | 6h28 | 2:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
ICE 602 · ICE 1555 · S 31731 · Os 5446 | 7:42 AM Bamberg | 6h28 | 2:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
3003 · 74015 · RJ 175 | 7:46 AM Bamberg | 6h29 | 2:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 2 transfers | |
R 3003 · RE 74015 · rj 175 | 7:46 AM Bamberg | 6h29 | 2:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 2 transfers | |
ICE 503 · 3563+ 357 | On time 8:16 AM Bamberg | 7h05 | 3:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 503 · 3567+ 359 | On time 8:16 AM Bamberg | 9h05 | 5:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 503 · 3565+ 359 | On time 8:16 AM Bamberg | 9h05 | 5:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 802 · ICE 694 · IC 2445 · rj 175 | On time 8:41 AM Bamberg | 5h34 | 2:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 3 transfers | |
ICE 802 · ICE 694 · IC 2445 · RJ 175 | On time 8:41 AM Bamberg | 5h34 | 2:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 3 transfers | |
3436+ 84645+ 5285 · IC 561 | 8:46 AM Bamberg | 5h35 | 2:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
4969 · 3565+ 357 | 9:39 AM Bamberg | 5h42 | 3:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
R 4969 · R 3565 · EC 357 | 9:39 AM Bamberg | 5h42 | 3:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 600 · ICE 1557 · S 31739 · Os 5448 | 9:42 AM Bamberg | 6h28 | 4:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
ICE 600 · ICE 1557 · S1 · 5448 | 9:42 AM Bamberg | 6h28 | 4:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
R 3005 · R 20879 · rj 515 | 9:46 AM Bamberg | 6h35 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
3438+ 84649+ 5287 · RJ 515 | 10:46 AM Bamberg | 5h35 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
R 4971 · R 3569 · EC 359 | 11:38 AM Bamberg | 5h43 | 5:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
4971 · 3569+ 359 | 11:38 AM Bamberg | 5h43 | 5:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 508 · ICE 1559 · Os 5277 · R 615 | On time 11:42 AM Bamberg | 5h44 | 5:26 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
ICE 508 · ICE 1559 · 5277 · R 615 | On time 11:42 AM Bamberg | 5h44 | 5:26 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
3007 · 74023 · RJ 177 | 11:46 AM Bamberg | 6h29 | 6:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 2 transfers | |
R 3007 · RE 74023 · rj 177 | 11:46 AM Bamberg | 6h29 | 6:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 2 transfers | |
R 4912 · ICE 92 · R 16523 · rj 177 | 11:55 AM Bamberg | 6h20 | 6:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 3 transfers | |
4912 · ICE 92 · IC 2441 · RJ 177 | 11:55 AM Bamberg | 6h20 | 6:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 3 transfers | |
3440+ 84657+ 5289 · IC 563 | 12:46 PM Bamberg | 5h35 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
R 4973 · R 3573 · EC 361 | 1:39 PM Bamberg | 5h42 | 7:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
4973 · 3573+ 361 | 1:39 PM Bamberg | 5h42 | 7:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 506 · ICE 1651 · S1 · 5452 | On time 1:42 PM Bamberg | 6h28 | 8:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
ICE 506 · ICE 1651 · S 31755 · Os 5452 | On time 1:42 PM Bamberg | 6h28 | 8:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
R 3009 · R 20883 · IC 565 | 1:46 PM Bamberg | 6h36 | 8:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
3442+ 84661+ 5291 · IC 565 | 2:46 PM Bamberg | 5h36 | 8:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
R 4975 · R 3577 · EC 363 | 3:38 PM Bamberg | 5h44 | 9:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
4975 · 3577+ 363 | 3:38 PM Bamberg | 5h44 | 9:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
R 3011 · R 20885 · IC 567 | 3:46 PM Bamberg | 6h35 | 10:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
3444+ 84665+ 5293 · IC 567 | 4:46 PM Bamberg | 5h35 | 10:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
ICE 702 · ICE 594 · IC 2045 · S1 | On time 6:40 PM Bamberg | 11h30 | 6:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 transfers | |
ICE 702 · ICE 594 · IC 2045 · S1 | On time 6:40 PM Bamberg | 10h47 | 5:27 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6 transfers | |
ICE 500 · ICE 1657 · S1 · 5440 | On time 7:42 PM Bamberg | 12h28 | 8:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Bamberg to Prague
Trains from Bamberg to Prague run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €22 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 252 km distance in 5h 24m.
Distance 252 km |
Average train duration 5h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 24m |
First train 00:07 |
Last train 23:41 |
Train companies: Alex, Deutsche Bahn from Bamberg to Prague trainsAlex, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Bamberg and Prague from €16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Trains from Bamberg to Prague
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bamberg to Prague 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 Prague, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Bamberg, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Bamberg, Bamberg, Bahnhof (Vorplatz) and Bamberg, Ludwigstraße (Bahnhof). When arriving in Prague, you can end your route in train stations like Prague hlavní nádraží, Prague-Holešovice and Praha-Kačerov.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Bamberg, which is located around 0.2 miles (395 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Prague hlavní nádraží, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bamberg to Prague
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Ludwigstraße.
- Restaurant Kachelofen
- Brauerei Spezial
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Bamberg
- Best Western Hotel Bamberg
- Welcome Hotel Residenzschloss Bamberg
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for regional and long-distance trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Regional trains to nearby cities
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Wilsonova Street.
- Restaurant Fantova Kavárna
- Sushi Time
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Esplanade Prague
- Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag
- Hotel City Central
- Cost CZK 100
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line C
- Tram: Lines 5, 9, 26
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several public parking options.
- Restaurant Kotleta
- Café Imperial
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Kings Court
- Grand Hotel Bohemia
- Hotel Paris Prague
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for regional and suburban trains
- Metro: Line B
- Tram: Lines 3, 5, 14, 24
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Partyzánská street.
- Restaurant Na Kovárně
- Cross Club
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CZK 10
- Mama Shelter Prague
- Plaza Alta Hotel
- Hotel Belvedere
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Germany, Austria, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: Line C
- Tram: Lines 6, 12, 17
- Bus: Several lines available
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