The average train between Cologne and Amberg takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Amberg. 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 Cologne and Amberg. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Amberg at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Amberg. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Amberg station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Cologne to Amberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Amberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Amberg station.
The distance between Cologne and Amberg is 386.9 km. The road distance is 470 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Amberg via Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 40m.