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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Amberg is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 4h 24m.

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 24m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Amberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Amberg. However, there are services departing from Essen and arriving at Amberg Kurfürstenbad via Cologne Airport CGN, Nürnberg Hbf and Neumarkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

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 32m.

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 32m and costs €90 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Essen to Amberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Amberg bus from?

Essen to Amberg bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Essen station.

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.

Train or bus from Essen to Amberg?

The best way to get from Essen to Amberg is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €90 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 43m.

Where does the Essen to Amberg bus arrive?

Essen to Amberg bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Köln 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 24m to drive from Essen to Amberg.

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

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Where can I stay near Amberg?

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Essen to Amberg - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Essen 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 Essen Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ambergtrain Re40 / ...
5h 32m
€91–104
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Nuernberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ambergtrain Re40 / ...
7h 34m
€62–288
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen to Kölnbus
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N61 / ...
3. Take the bus from Neumarkt to Amberg Kurfürstenbadbus
9h 43m
Drive 524.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Ambergcar 524.7 km
4h 24m
€75–108
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane DUS - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ambergtrain
6h 12m
€135–347
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Regensburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Ambergtrain
6h 2m
€116–289
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ambergtrain
5h 17m
€148–256
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Regensburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Ambergtrain
6h 29m
€120–296
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ambergtrain
6h 36m
€154–265
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Regensburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Ambergtrain
7h 23m
€151–286

Essen to Amberg by train

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5h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 551 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen to Amberg Kurfürstenbad via Cologne Airport CGN, Nuremberg central bus station, Nürnberg Hbf, and Neumarkt in around 9h 43m.

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