What is the cheapest way to get from Ansbach to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Ansbach to Cologne is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ansbach to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Ansbach to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Ansbach and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ansbach to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ansbach and arriving at Köln via Würzburg Main Station and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Ansbach and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Ansbach to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ansbach and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Ansbach to Cologne?

The distance between Ansbach and Cologne is 389 km. The road distance is 372 km.

How do I travel from Ansbach to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Ansbach to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €65 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Ansbach to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Ansbach to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ansbach to Cologne bus from?

Ansbach to Cologne bus services, operated by Arverio Bayern GmbH, depart from Ansbach station.

Where do I catch the Ansbach to Cologne train from?

Ansbach to Cologne train services, operated by Arverio Bayern GmbH, depart from Ansbach station.

Train or bus from Ansbach to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ansbach to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €65 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Ansbach to Cologne bus arrive?

Ansbach to Cologne bus services, operated by Arverio Bayern GmbH, arrive at Würzburg Hbf station.

Where does the Ansbach to Cologne train arrive?

Ansbach to Cologne train services, operated by Arverio Bayern GmbH, arrive at Würzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Ansbach to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ansbach to Cologne is 372 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Ansbach to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Ansbach to Cologne?

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There are 9 ways to get from Ansbach to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ansbach to Würzburg Hbftrain Re80 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41
4h 31m
€66–282
Drive 372 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ansbach to Colognecar 372 km
3h 33m
€54–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ansbach to Würzburg Hbfbus Ev
2. Take the bus from Würzburg Main Station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N84 / ...
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus
7h 48m
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ansbach to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NUE - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 54m
€122–335
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Ansbach to Würzburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Retzbach-Zellingen to Frankfurttrain
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice
6h 2m
€65–158
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Ansbach to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3h 55m
€136–302
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ansbach to Würzburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 24m
€146–350
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Ansbach to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
5h 32m
€119–372
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ansbach to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 16m
€128–394

Ansbach to Cologne by train

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Distance: 389.1 km
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Ansbach to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Würzburg Hbf in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ansbach to Köln via Würzburg Main Station and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 7h 48m.

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