The average train between Zurich and Ansbach takes 6h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich to Ansbach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Zurich and Ansbach. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Ansbach at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Singen and take an average of 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Ansbach. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Ansbach station via Singen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
Zurich to Ansbach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Ansbach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Ansbach station.
Book your Zurich to Ansbach train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Arverio Baden-Württemberg.
The distance between Zurich and Ansbach is 263.1 km. The road distance is 375 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Ansbach via Singen, Hauptbahnhof, and Stuttgart Hbf in around 5h 30m.