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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Ansbach is to bus and train which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Ansbach is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Ansbach?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Ansbach. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Ansbach via Karlsruhe Hbf and Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Basel to Ansbach?

The distance between Basel and Ansbach is 418 km. The road distance is 384.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Ansbach without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €80 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Basel to Ansbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Ansbach train from?

Basel to Ansbach train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Where does the Basel to Ansbach train arrive?

Basel to Ansbach train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Ansbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Ansbach is 385 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Basel to Ansbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Ansbach?

There are 354+ hotels available in Ansbach.

Basel to Ansbach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Ansbach by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, train, or car

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 Basel Sbb to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Ansbachtrain Re
5h 51m
€84–171
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Freiburgbus
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Nuremberg central bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Ansbachtrain Re
8h 7m
€39–71
Bus, train via Stuttgart
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Stuttgartbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Ansbachtrain Re
5h 58m
Drive 384.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Ansbachcar 384.8 km
3h 18m
€66–95

Basel to Ansbach by train

7Weekly Trains

5h 51mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basel to Ansbach.

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Distance: 418.1 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Ansbach via Karlsruhe Hbf and Stuttgart Hbf in around 5h 51m.

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