The average train between Zurich and Ansbach takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day 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 3 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 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Singen and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 12m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Ansbach? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Ansbach. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Ansbach station via Singen station and Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ansbach station.
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The distance between Zurich and Ansbach is 263.1 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Ansbach via Singen and Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 50m.