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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Amberg is to drive which costs €65 - €95 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Amberg is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Amberg?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Amberg. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Amberg via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Cologne to Amberg?

The distance between Cologne and Amberg is 470 km. The road distance is 465 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Amberg without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €60 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Cologne to Amberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Amberg train from?

Cologne to Amberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Amberg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Amberg is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Cologne to Amberg train arrive?

Cologne to Amberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Amberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Amberg is 465 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Cologne to Amberg.

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

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Where can I stay near Amberg?

There are 236+ hotels available in Amberg.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Amberg 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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to AmbergRe40 / ...
4h 43m
€61–139
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Nuernberg HbfNj
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to AmbergRe40 / ...
6h 29m
€58–281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Nuremberg central bus stationN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Neumarkt to Amberg Kurfürstenbad460
9h 35m
Drive 465 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Amberg465 km
4h 5m
€66–95
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)DUS - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Amberg
6h 10m
€124–332
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Amberg
4h 28m
€121–280
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Regensburg Hbf
3. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Amberg
5h 40m
€110–294
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Regensburg Hbf
4. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Amberg
6h 9m
€115–333

Cologne to Amberg by train

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4h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 469.6 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Amberg via Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Amberg Kurfürstenbad via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Nuremberg central bus station, Hauptbahnhof, Holzgartenstraße, Neumarkt i.d. Oberpfalz, and Neumarkt in around 9h 35m.

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