Essen to Amberg Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Amberg takes 6h and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Amberg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h
Duration: 551 km
Distance: €112
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ambergtrain Re40 / ...

5h 31m

€95–238

Essen to Amberg train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Essen and Amberg. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Amberg at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:55 PM → 7:26 AM
Arrives next day
12h 31m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:27 AM → 10:29 AM
6h 2m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 37m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:27 AM → 10:29 AM
6h 2m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 37m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:27 AM → 10:29 AM
6h 2m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 37m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:27 AM → 10:29 AM
6h 2m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 37m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:27 AM → 10:29 AM
6h 2m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 37m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:52 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 37m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 2:58 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Amberg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.