Train Essen to Amberg from €123 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Amberg takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen 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.

5h 53m
Duration: 551 km
Distance: €123
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ambergtrain Re40 / ...

5h 32m

€104–232

Essen to Amberg train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Amberg. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Amberg at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

12:53 PM → 5:56 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
1:53 PM → 6:59 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
2:51 PM → 8:29 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
3:51 PM → 9:30 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

4:21 AM → 10:29 AM
6h 8m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 36m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

4:21 AM → 10:29 AM
6h 8m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 36m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 31, 2026

4:21 AM → 10:29 AM
6h 8m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 36m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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