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

The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Amberg is to bus and train which costs €35 - €95 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Amberg is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Salzburg and Amberg?

No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Amberg. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Amberg via Muenchen Hbf and Schwandorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Salzburg to Amberg?

The distance between Salzburg and Amberg is 353 km. The road distance is 248.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Salzburg to Amberg without a car is to train via Munich which takes 4h 55m and costs €45 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Salzburg to Amberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Amberg train from?

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

Where does the Salzburg to Amberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salzburg to Amberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Amberg is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Salzburg to Amberg.

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

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Where can I stay near Amberg?

There are 269+ hotels available in Amberg.

Salzburg to Amberg - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salzburg to Amberg by train, bus, or car

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Train via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Schwandorftrain Re
4h 55m
€50–212
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salzburg South to Regensburg central train stationbus 1304A
2. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Ambergtrain Re40 / ...
7h
€35–93
Drive 248.8 km
1. Drive from Salzburg to Ambergcar 248.8 km
2h 59m
€42–61
Train
1. Take the train from Freilassing to Mühldorftrain
2. Take the train from Mühldorf to Landshuttrain
3. Take the train from Landshut to Regensburg Hbftrain Re2
4. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Ambergtrain
5h 58m
€41–194

Salzburg to Amberg by train

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Distance: 353.4 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Amberg, Bavaria, Germany?

You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Amberg via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, and Schwandorf in around 4h 55m.

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