How to travel from Cologne to Ansbach

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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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from Cologne to Ansbach

How to get from Cologne to Ansbach by train, bus or flight.

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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.

Deutsche Bahn
07:53AM4h52
Cologne
12:45PMAnsbach
$581One-way
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Deutsche Bahn
07:53AM4h52
Cologne
12:45PMAnsbach
$581One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche Bahn
07:53AM4h52
Cologne
12:45PMAnsbach
$581One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Ansbach

Travel to Ansbach easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Ansbach.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Ansbach including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Ansbach is a bus with an average price of $27 (€21).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Ansbach is by train with an average journey time of 4h 18m.

Other travel options to Ansbach take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 25m.

The distance from Cologne to Ansbach is approximately 196 miles (316 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Ansbach is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Ansbach:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Ansbach, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Ansbach by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Ansbach by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Ansbach:
  • 9 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Ansbach often also extend their vacation to go to Nuremberg, Munich, Paris, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ansbach and these popular destinations at a great price.

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