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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Ansbach is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Ansbach is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Ansbach?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Ansbach. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Ansbach via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Essen to Ansbach?

The distance between Essen and Ansbach is 470 km. The road distance is 431.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Ansbach without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €80 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Essen to Ansbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Ansbach train from?

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

Where does the Essen to Ansbach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Ansbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Ansbach is 431 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Essen to Ansbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Ansbach?

There are 349+ hotels available in Ansbach.

Essen to Ansbach - 8 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Ansbach by train, 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 Essen Hbf to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Ansbachtrain Re80
4h 55m
€81–156
Drive 431.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Ansbachcar 431.3 km
3h 59m
€60–87
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Ansbachtrain Re80
6h 38m
€69–301
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane DUS - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg-Schweinau to Ansbachtrain
5h 34m
€132–303
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg-Schweinau to Ansbachtrain
4h 49m
€122–272
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ansbachtrain
5h 41m
€120–324
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Ansbachtrain
5h 59m
€133–274
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ansbachtrain
6h 9m
€124–361

Essen to Ansbach by train

120Weekly Trains

4h 55mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 470.3 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Ansbach via Würzburg Hbf in around 4h 55m.

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