The average train between Ansbach and Cologne takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Ansbach to Cologne. 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 hourly between Ansbach and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ansbach is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ansbach to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ansbach station and arriving at Cologne station via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Ansbach to Cologne train services, operated by Arverio Bayern GmbH, depart from Ansbach station.
Ansbach to Cologne train services, operated by Arverio Bayern GmbH, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Ansbach to Cologne train tickets online with Arverio Bayern GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Ansbach and Cologne is 316.6 km. The road distance is 389 km.
You can take a train from Ansbach to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Würzburg Hbf in around 4h 5m.