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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Amberg is to bus and train which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Amberg is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Amberg?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Amberg. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Amberg via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Essen to Amberg?

The distance between Essen and Amberg is 551 km. The road distance is 524.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Amberg without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs €65 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Essen to Amberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Amberg train from?

Essen to Amberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Essen to Amberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Amberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Amberg is 525 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Essen to Amberg.

Where can I stay near Amberg?

There are 234+ hotels available in Amberg.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Essen 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 Essen Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to AmbergRe40 / ...
5h 38m
€69–147
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Nuremberg central bus stationN885 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to AmbergRe40 / ...
9h 6m
€39–64
Drive 524.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Amberg524.7 km
4h 34m
€75–108
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)DUS - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Amberg
6h 8m
€125–357
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Regensburg Hbf
3. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Amberg
6h 10m
€116–318
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Amberg
5h 23m
€125–283
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Regensburg Hbf
4. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Amberg
6h 38m
€120–333
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Amberg
6h 36m
€134–293
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Regensburg Hbf
4. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Amberg
7h 34m
€156–288

Essen to Amberg by train

111Weekly Trains

5h 38mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 551 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Amberg via Nürnberg Hbf in around 5h 38m.

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