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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Amberg is to bus and train which costs €45 - €65 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Amberg is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Amberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Amberg. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Amberg Kurfürstenbad via Munich central bus station, Nürnberg Hbf and Neumarkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Amberg?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Amberg. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Amberg via Singen, Hauptbahnhof and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Zurich to Amberg?

The distance between Zurich and Amberg is 493 km. The road distance is 410.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Amberg without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 24m and costs €45 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Zurich to Amberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Amberg bus from?

Zurich to Amberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Amberg train from?

Zurich to Amberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Amberg?

The best way to get from Zurich to Amberg is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs €80 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Zurich to Amberg bus arrive?

Zurich to Amberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Zurich to Amberg train arrive?

Zurich to Amberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Singen station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Amberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Amberg is 410 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Zurich to Amberg.

Where can I stay near Amberg?

There are 239+ hotels available in Amberg.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Amberg by bus, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Regensburgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Ambergtrain Re40 / ...
7h 24m
€46–64
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain Ic
2. Take the train from Singen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 61
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ambergtrain
7h 53m
€82–160
Drive 410.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Ambergcar 410.3 km
4h 59m
€71–102
Fly Zurich Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Regensburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Ambergtrain
5h 36m
€123–247
Train via Schaffhausen
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Schaffhausentrain S9 / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ambergtrain
9h 6m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N28 / ...
3. Take the bus from Neumarkt to Amberg Kurfürstenbadbus
9h 45m
Fly Zurich Airport to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane ZRH - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ambergtrain
7h 17m
€122–281
Fly Zurich Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ambergtrain
6h 25m
€120–267
Fly Zurich Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ambergtrain
7h 19m
€142–313
Train to Basel, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Regensburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Ambergtrain
7h 39m
€133–356

Zurich to Amberg by bus and train

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7h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 493.2 km
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Amberg via Singen, Hauptbahnhof, Nürnberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Amberg Kurfürstenbad via Munich central bus station, Nuremberg central bus station, Nürnberg Hbf, and Neumarkt in around 9h 45m.

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