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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Ansbach is to bus and train which costs €30 - €75 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Ansbach is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Ansbach?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Ansbach. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Ansbach via Singen and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Zurich to Ansbach?

The distance between Zurich and Ansbach is 388 km. The road distance is 330 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Ansbach without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €70 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Zurich to Ansbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Ansbach train from?

Zurich to Ansbach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Where does the Zurich to Ansbach train arrive?

Zurich to Ansbach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Singen station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Ansbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Ansbach is 330 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Zurich to Ansbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Ansbach?

There are 338+ hotels available in Ansbach.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Ansbach 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 Zürich HB to SingenIc
2. Take the train from Singen to Hauptbahnhof87
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Ansbach61
5h 52m
€71–130
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationX06 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Nuremberg central bus stationN86 / ...
3. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to AnsbachRe
8h 8m
€30–71
Drive 330 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Ansbach330 km
3h 54m
€58–83
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)ZRH - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Ansbach
5h 20m
€136–294
Train via Schaffhausen
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to SchaffhausenS9 / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhof87
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to AnsbachRe
6h 45m
€51–118
Train #2
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to SingenIc
2. Take the train from Singen to Aalen, HauptbahnhofRe3
3. Take the train from Aalen, Hauptbahnhof to Ansbach61
7h 48m
€85–121
Fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)ZRH - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ansbach
6h 47m
€129–310
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbf
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Ansbach
5h 43m
€133–273
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
3. Take the train from Muenchen-Pasing to Ansbach
5h 44m
€142–298

Zurich to Ansbach by train

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5h 52mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 387.7 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Ansbach via Singen and Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 52m.

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