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 €40 - €70 and takes 8h 58m.

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 4h 1m 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 59m.

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 59m and costs €65 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m 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 Arverio Bayern GmbH, depart from Ansbach station.

Where does the Ansbach to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ansbach to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ansbach to Essen is 431 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m 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?

There are 2359+ hotels available in Essen.

Ansbach to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ansbach to Essen by train, bus, night train, 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 Würzburg Hbftrain Re80 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
4h 59m
€68–149
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ansbach to Nürnberg Hbftrain 61
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Essen central train stationbus 037 / ...
8h 58m
€42–69
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ansbach to Würzburg Hbftrain Re80 / ...
2. Take the night train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 44m
€63–309
Drive 431 km
1. Drive from Ansbach to Essencar 431 km
4h 1m
€60–87
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ansbach to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NUE - DUS
5h 44m
€132–307
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
5h 16m
€130–277
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ansbach to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
5h 57m
€140–324
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 Essen Hbftrain
4h 59m
€123–274
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ansbach to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 37m
€145–388

Ansbach to Essen by train

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4h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 470.5 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Ansbach to Essen Hbf via Würzburg Hbf in around 4h 59m.

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