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 €35 - €90 and takes 8h 22m.

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 57m and costs €65 - €100.

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 5h 15m.

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 5h 15m and costs €55 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Amberg to Cologne, including transfers.

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.

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 57m to drive from Amberg to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1444+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Amberg to Cologne by train, bus, night train, 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 HbfRe40 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
5h 15m
€59–149
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Neukirchen to Nürnberg HbfRe40 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
8h 22m
€35–88
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Amberg to Nürnberg HbfRe40 / ...
2. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to Koeln HbfNj
9h 40m
€54–289
Drive 464 km
1. Drive from Amberg to Cologne464 km
3h 57m
€67–96
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Amberg to Nürnberg Hbf
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)NUE - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 23m
€128–376
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Amberg to Nürnberg Hbf
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)NUE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4h 15m
€121–283
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Amberg to Regensburg Hbf
2. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Muenchen Flughafen Terminal
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MUC - CGN
5h 24m
€106–296
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Amberg to Regensburg Hbf
2. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Muenchen Flughafen Terminal
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MUC - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 6m
€119–337

Amberg to Cologne by train

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5h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 469.7 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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 5h 15m.

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