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

The cheapest way to get from Ansbach to Essen is to train and bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ansbach to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Ansbach and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Ansbach to Essen. However, there are services departing from Ansbach and arriving at Essen Hbf via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Ansbach to Essen?

The distance between Ansbach and Essen is 470 km. The road distance is 431 km.

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

The best way to get from Ansbach to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €85 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Ansbach to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ansbach to Essen train from?

Ansbach to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ansbach station.

Where does the Ansbach to Essen train arrive?

Ansbach to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Wuerzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Ansbach to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ansbach to Essen is 431 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Ansbach to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Ansbach to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Ansbach to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ansbach to Wuerzburg HbfIce
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Essen Hbf41 / ...
4h 57m
€88–198
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ansbach to Nürnberg Hbf61
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Düsseldorf central bus stationN28 / ...
3. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train station027 / ...
9h 33m
€38–73
Drive 431 km
1. Drive from Ansbach to Essen431 km
3h 57m
€62–89
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ansbach to Nuernberg Hbf
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)NUE - DUS
5h 34m
€121–371
Train, bus via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Ansbach to MarktbreitRe80
2. Take the bus from Würzburg Main Station to Essen central train station084 / ...
10h 2m
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ansbach to Nuernberg Hbf
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MUC - DUS
5h 24m
€133–371

Ansbach to Essen by train

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4h 57mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 470.4 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Ansbach to Essen Hbf via Wuerzburg Hbf and Würzburg Hbf in around 4h 57m.

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