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

The cheapest way to get from Amberg to Essen is to train and night train which costs €40 - €130 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amberg to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Amberg and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Amberg to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Amberg Kurfürstenbad and arriving at Essen central train station via Neumarkt and Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Amberg and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Amberg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Amberg and arriving at Essen Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Amberg to Essen?

The distance between Amberg and Essen is 551 km. The road distance is 520.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Amberg to Essen without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 5h 45m and costs €95 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Amberg to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amberg to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Amberg to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Amberg to Essen?

The best way to get from Amberg to Essen is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 5h 45m and costs €95 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 53m.

Where does the Amberg to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Amberg to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Amberg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Amberg to Essen is 520 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Amberg to Essen.

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

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Amberg to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Amberg to Essen 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 via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Amberg to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
5h 45m
€99–290
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Amberg to Nürnberg Hbftrain Re40 / ...
2. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 24m
€44–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amberg Kurfürstenbad to Neumarktbus 460E
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Essen central train stationbus 037 / ...
10h 53m
Drive 520.2 km
1. Drive from Amberg to Essencar 520.2 km
4h 21m
€76–109
Train
1. Take the train from Amberg to Nürnberg Hbftrain Re40 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
5h 46m
€99–280
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 29m
€144–426
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
5h 38m
€129–347
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 Essen Hbftrain
5h 8m
€151–344
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Amberg to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
5h 56m
€157–342
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
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 38m
€139–366

Amberg to Essen by train

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Distance: 551.1 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Amberg to Essen Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Frankfurt in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amberg Kurfürstenbad to Essen central train station via Neumarkt, Nürnberg Hbf, and Nuremberg central bus station in around 10h 53m.

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