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

The cheapest way to get from Amberg to Cologne is to drive which costs €65 - €95 and takes 3h 53m.

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 53m and costs €65 - €95.

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 53m.

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 53m and costs €40 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m 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.

Train or bus from Amberg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Amberg to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 55m.

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 53m to drive from Amberg to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1727+ hotels available in Cologne.

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
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1. Take the train from Amberg to Nürnberg Hbftrain Re40 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
4h 53m
€44–139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amberg Kurfürstenbad to Neumarktbus 460
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N280 / ...
8h 55m
Drive 464 km
1. Drive from Amberg to Colognecar 464 km
3h 53m
€66–95
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
6h 33m
€142–314
Train via Koeln Hbf
1. Take the train from Amberg to Nürnberg Hbftrain Re40 / ...
2. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 27m
€49–139
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 20m
€116–263
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 Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
5h 29m
€101–285
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 Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
6h 26m
€123–276

Amberg to Cologne by train

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4h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 469.7 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amberg Kurfürstenbad to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Neumarkt, Holzgartenstraße, Neumarkt i.d. Oberpfalz, Hauptbahnhof, Nuremberg central bus station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 8h 55m.

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