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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Ansbach
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Ansbach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 196 miles (316 km)
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€75 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest |
4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Ansbach is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Ansbach:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Ansbach costing on average $58 (€46).
Other travel options to Ansbach take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Ansbach as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Nürnberg, ZOB.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Ansbach station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Ansbach by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Ansbach by bus.
- 9 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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