What is the cheapest way to get from Amberg to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Amberg to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amberg to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Amberg to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Amberg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Amberg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Amberg Kurfürstenbad and arriving at Köln via Neumarkt, Nuremberg central bus station and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Amberg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Amberg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Amberg and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Amberg to Cologne?

The distance between Amberg and Cologne is 470 km. The road distance is 464 km.

How do I travel from Amberg to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Amberg to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €85 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Amberg to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Amberg to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amberg to Cologne bus from?

Amberg to Cologne bus services, operated by Merz Reisen, depart from Amberg Kurfürstenbad station.

Where do I catch the Amberg to Cologne train from?

Amberg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Amberg station.

Train or bus from Amberg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Amberg to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €85 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h.

Where does the Amberg to Cologne bus arrive?

Amberg to Cologne bus services, operated by Merz Reisen, arrive at Neumarkt station.

Where does the Amberg to Cologne train arrive?

Amberg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Amberg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Amberg to Cologne is 464 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Amberg to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Amberg to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Amberg to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Amberg to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Amberg to Nürnberg Hbftrain Re40 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
4h 42m
€88–279
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Amberg to Nürnberg Hbftrain Re40 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg to Köln Hbfbus
8h 18m
€30–57
Drive 464 km
1. Drive from Amberg to Colognecar 464 km
3h 51m
€67–97
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Amberg to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NUE - DUS
5h 50m
€130–321
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amberg Kurfürstenbad to Neumarktbus
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N61 / ...
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus
9h
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Amberg to Regensburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Muenchen Flughafen Terminaltrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
5h 13m
€122–359
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Amberg to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 10m
€135–313
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Amberg to Regensburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Muenchen Flughafen Terminaltrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
5h 41m
€125–377

Amberg to Cologne by train

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Distance: 469.7 km
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Amberg, Bavaria, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Amberg to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amberg Kurfürstenbad to Köln via Neumarkt, Nürnberg Hbf, Nuremberg central bus station, and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 9h.

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