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Bamberg - Schwäbisch Gmünd Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

6 trains operate daily from Bamberg to Schwäbisch Gmünd. The train trip from Bamberg to Schwäbisch Gmünd is usually about 3 hours and 20 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest DB Intercity train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Distance91 mi (146 km)
Fastest train2h 17m
Lowest price$21.48
Trains per day1
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines3

Which train should you take from Bamberg to Schwäbisch Gmünd?

There are 3 train lines with service from Bamberg to Schwäbisch Gmünd. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 4 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
DB Intercity12h 17m$43.07
Deutsche Bahn43h 25m$45.86
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company13h 17m$47.50
  • Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.

  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Bamberg to Schwäbisch Gmünd start from $48, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Schwäbisch Gmünd. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Bamberg leaves from Train Station . And in Schwäbisch Gmünd trains arrive at Train Station .

    From Bamberg to Schwäbisch Gmünd train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 17 minutes. If you are looking to get to Schwäbisch Gmünd faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 17 minutes.

    If you are looking to travel to Schwäbisch Gmünd on a weekend there is typically one Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Bamberg.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Bamberg and Schwäbisch Gmünd is approximately 91 miles, or 146 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 20 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 hours and 17 minutes. Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.

Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Bamberg to Schwäbisch Gmünd. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Bamberg at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. 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 6 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Bamberg to Schwäbisch Gmünd. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Bamberg.

City Information

Bamberg

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Bamberg - DEBMG-1

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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 Schwäbisch Gmünd?

Main arrival station: Train Station

Schwäbisch Gmünd has one train station.

All train stations in Schwäbisch Gmünd:

  • Train Station

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