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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ansbach is to bus and train via Dover which costs €85 - €150 and takes 23h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ansbach is to train and fly which takes 7h 49m and costs €110 - €360.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Ansbach?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ansbach. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Ansbach via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Est and Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ansbach?

The distance between Cardiff and Ansbach is 1427 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ansbach without a car is to train which takes 12h 12m and costs €180 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 12h 12m to get from Cardiff to Ansbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ansbach train from?

Cardiff to Ansbach train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Ansbach?

Ansbach is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 5:54 AM in Cardiff and 6:54 AM in Ansbach.

Where does the Cardiff to Ansbach train arrive?

Cardiff to Ansbach train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Ansbach?

There are 303+ hotels available in Ansbach.

Cardiff to Ansbach - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Ansbach by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, night train, car, car train, car ferry, 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 Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Stuttgart HbfTgv
4. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to AnsbachRe
12h 12m
€188–666
Bus, train via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Nuremberg central bus station
4. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to AnsbachRe
23h 31m
€85–150
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Nuernberg HbfNj
4. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to AnsbachRe
18h 31m
€189–700
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ansbach
11h 41m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Nuremberg central bus station
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ansbach61
25h 19m
€89–198
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ansbach
12h 49m
€220–319
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)BRS - NUE
3. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Ansbach
7h 49m
€120–340
Fly Cardiff Airport to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)CWL - NUE
2. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Ansbach
7h 59m
€116–627
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)BRS - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Ansbach
8h 53m
€126–326
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)STN - NUE
3. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Ansbach
7h 49m
€112–353
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)LHR - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Ansbach
8h 55m
€150–418

Cardiff to Ansbach by train, subway, and foot

34Weekly Services

12h 12mAverage Duration

€188Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,426.7 km
Duration: 12h 12m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ansbach via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Stuttgart Hbf in around 12h 12m.

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