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 2m.

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 2m 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 40m.

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 40m and costs €45 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 40m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 23m.

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 2m to drive from Cologne to Amberg.

Where can I stay near Amberg?

There are 226+ hotels available in Amberg.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne 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
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1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ambergtrain Re40 / ...
4h 40m
€47–125
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Köln Hbf to Nurembergbus
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ambergtrain Re40 / ...
8h 20m
Drive 465 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Ambergcar 465 km
4h 2m
€66–95
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane DUS - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ambergtrain
6h 9m
€134–342
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Neumarkt to Amberg Kurfürstenbadbus 460
9h 23m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ambergtrain
4h 25m
€116–263
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Regensburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Ambergtrain
5h 36m
€100–295
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Regensburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Ambergtrain
6h 7m
€115–313

Cologne to Amberg by train

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4h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 469.6 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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 40m. 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 23m.

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