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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Amberg is to bus and train which costs €55 - €95 and takes 9h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Amberg is to drive which takes 4h and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Amberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Amberg. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Amberg Kurfürstenbad via Hauptbahnhof and Neumarkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Amberg?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Amberg. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Amberg via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Basel to Amberg?

The distance between Basel and Amberg is 618 km. The road distance is 486.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Amberg without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €60 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Basel to Amberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Amberg bus from?

Basel to Amberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Amberg train from?

Basel to Amberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Amberg?

The best way to get from Basel to Amberg is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Basel to Amberg bus arrive?

Basel to Amberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Basel to Amberg train arrive?

Basel to Amberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Amberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Amberg is 487 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Basel to Amberg.

Where can I stay near Amberg?

There are 231+ hotels available in Amberg.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Amberg 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 Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ambergtrain
6h 38m
€61–169
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Munich Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Freising to Regensburg Hbftrain Re2
3. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Ambergtrain
9h 46m
€56–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nuremberg central bus stationbus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Neumarkt to Amberg Kurfürstenbadbus 460
9h 15m
Drive 486.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Ambergcar 486.9 km
4h
€85–122
Fly Basel to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane BSL - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ambergtrain
6h 46m
€98–287
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 61
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ambergtrain
7h 32m
€65–167
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Regensburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Ambergtrain
6h 45m
€141–299
Fly Basel to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Regensburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Ambergtrain
6h 34m
€124–323

Basel to Amberg by train

122Weekly Trains

6h 38mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 617.7 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Amberg, Bavaria, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Amberg via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Amberg Kurfürstenbad via Nuremberg central bus station, Hauptbahnhof, Holzgartenstraße, Neumarkt i.d. Oberpfalz, and Neumarkt in around 9h 15m.

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