The average train between Amberg and Essen takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Amberg to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Amberg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Amberg is at 4:24 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Amberg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Amberg station and arriving at Essen station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Amberg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Amberg station.
Amberg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Amberg to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Amberg and Essen is 409.8 km. The road distance is 550 km.
You can take a train from Amberg to Essen Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf in around 5h 51m.