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

The cheapest way to get from Amberg to Essen is to train and bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 23m.

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 20m and costs €70 - €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 Holzgartenstraße, Neumarkt i.d. Oberpfalz, Nuremberg central bus station and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Amberg to Essen?

The distance between Amberg and Essen is 551 km. The road distance is 523 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 which takes 5h 39m and costs €65 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m 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 Regionalverkehr Oberbayern GmbH, 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 which takes 5h 39m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 31m.

Where does the Amberg to Essen bus arrive?

Amberg to Essen bus services, operated by Regionalverkehr Oberbayern GmbH, 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 523 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Amberg to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2305+ hotels available in Essen.

Amberg to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Amberg to Essen 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 HbfRe40 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Essen Hbf41 / ...
5h 39m
€69–169
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Amberg to Nürnberg HbfRe40 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Essen central train station037 / ...
9h 23m
€43–74
Drive 523 km
1. Drive from Amberg to Essen523 km
4h 20m
€74–107
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Amberg to Nürnberg Hbf
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)NUE - DUS
5h 56m
€136–321
Train via Aschaffenburg
1. Take the train from Amberg to Nürnberg Hbf
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Aschaffenburg Hbf41 / ...
3. Take the train from Aschaffenburg Hbf to Essen Hbf41 / ...
6h 24m
€77–159
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amberg Kurfürstenbad to Neumarkt460
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Düsseldorf central bus stationN28 / ...
3. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train station027 / ...
11h 31m
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 Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MUC - DUS
5h 48m
€117–313
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 Essen Hbf
5h 8m
€125–283
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Amberg to Nürnberg Hbf
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
5h 57m
€130–297

Amberg to Essen by train

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5h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 551.1 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Amberg to Essen Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amberg Kurfürstenbad to Essen central train station via Neumarkt, Holzgartenstraße, Neumarkt i.d. Oberpfalz, Hauptbahnhof, Nuremberg central bus station, and Düsseldorf central bus station in around 11h 31m.

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