Is it wonderful?

Can you take a train there from munich? How long does it take?

Thanks!

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Yes you take a train from Muenchen to Bamberg.

http://bahn.hafas.de/bin/query.exe/en

To: Bamberg
From: Muenchen

It takes 2 to 2.5 hours by ICE.

Local trains take 3.5 to 4.5 hours. (Select "local transportation" where it says "standard search".)

If you take local transportation, you can go by Bayern-Ticket for 25 euros for groups up to 5.

Regards, Gary

Definitely worth staying at least overnight. We've been there twice. It has a famous rococo painted bridge, nice setting, lots of outdoor cafes, small shops, cobble stone streets. There is a two story Inn (with a cafe restaurant below) right next to the bridge. That would be an ideal place to stay, unfortunately I can't remember the name. Hopefully other Fodorites know.

Great place to visit. If staying the weekend, there are tickets which require slower trains and after a certain hour but still a great way to go.

There is a two story Inn (with a cafe restaurant below) right next to the bridge. Hotel is Hotel Brudermuhle. Bamberg is great.

Bamberg is really lovely. We stayed at Hotel Messerschmitt whose restaurant has a Zagatt's recommendation.

Thanks -- its sort of a last minute trip Thursday-Saturday this week -- hopefully I can find some availability.