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Trip Summary
You can pick from 28 daily train trips between Bamberg and Purkersdorf. The average train journey from Bamberg to Purkersdorf takes 6 hours, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
| Distance | 266 mi (428 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 0m |
| Lowest price | €114.98 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Bamberg to Purkersdorf?
There are 3 train lines with service from Bamberg to Purkersdorf. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 25 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 5h 44m | €124.08 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 25 | 6h 15m | €123.52 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 5h 52m | €114.98 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Bamberg to Purkersdorf start from €115, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Purkersdorf. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Bamberg leaves from Train Station . And in Purkersdorf trains arrive at Untertullnerbach and one other train station.
From Bamberg to Purkersdorf train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 5 hours and 52 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Bamberg and Purkersdorf is approximately 266 miles, or 428 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours,
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Bamberg to Purkersdorf. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Bamberg at 09:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 17:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 28 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Purkersdorf to Bamberg.
City Information
Bamberg
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Bamberg is one of Germany’s most beautiful towns and a popular destination for travelers seeking that postcard-perfect vacation. Bamberg is sometimes called the Rome of Franconia because the city grew on and around seven hills as Rome did. The city's prized attraction is the Bamberg Cathedral, a vast medieval cathedral part of the Town of Bamberg UNESCO Heritage Site. The Romanesque cathedral was built in the 13th century, and it houses the tombs of Emperor Henry II and Pope Clement II. The Old Town area around the cathedral is well-preserved and offers the most quaint surroundings of half-timbered houses, cobblestone streets, and historical monuments.
Don't miss a stop at the Neue Residenz Bamberg, an ornate palace whose rose garden outside is almost as gorgeous as the lavish interior. The nearby Altes Rathaus, or Old Town Hall, is a unique building perched on a small bridge over the Regnitz River, which you can easily pass through on your way from the western to eastern areas of the city.
Bamberg is well-known for its beer, with a traditional smoked flavor. The city boasts as many as 11 different breweries for you to enjoy, of which the most popular are Brauerei Fässla and Brauerei Greifenklau.
Airports near Bamberg include Nuremberg and Frankfurt, but direct travel on Deutsche Bahn trains more conveniently delivers passengers to the Bamberg Main Station. FlixBus, IC Bus, and several other intercity bus carriers operate routes to Bamberg from cities likeStuttgart, Dresden, and Hamburg.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Bamberg?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Bamberg.
All train stations in Bamberg:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Purkersdorf?
Main arrival station: Untertullnerbach
There are more train stations and stops in Purkersdorf than most cities. Most trains from Bamberg will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Purkersdorf:
Train stations in Purkersdorf:
Untertullnerbach
Unter
Purkersdorf-Gablitz
Purkersdorf b.Wien Sanatorium
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