Ansbach to Cologne train with Deutsche Bahn (RE,ICE)

Wed, 05 Nov
+ Add return
Deutsche Bahn
Go-Ahead Bayern GmbH
Go Ahead BW
Great Western Rail
Avanti West Coast
1,000+ travel companies
Deutsche Bahn
Go-Ahead Bayern GmbH
Go Ahead BW
Great Western Rail
Avanti West Coast
1,000+ travel companies
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

The cheapest and fastest trains from Ansbach to Cologne

Showing times and prices for 05 Nov

Cheapest price

£81

Average price

£81

Fastest journey

4 h 55 m

Average duration

4 h 58 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

316 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ansbach to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Ansbach to Cologne will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £81.

Fast trains

To travel from Ansbach to Cologne you need to make at least one change.

Go Ahead BW
07:055h00
Ansbach
12:05Cologne
£811One-way
1 change
Go Ahead BW
09:074h58
Ansbach
14:05Cologne
£811One-way
1 change
Go Ahead BW
11:074h58
Ansbach
16:05Cologne
£811One-way
1 change
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
12:075h54
Ansbach
18:01Cologne
£811One-way
1 change
Go Ahead BW
13:104h55
Ansbach
18:05Cologne
£811One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Ansbach to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ansbach to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £44.

Distance: 316 km

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Coach

£73

Average Price

£25

Average Price

Cheapest

4h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 21m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

5h 30m

Average total duration

5h 0m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

BlaBlaCar

Most popular bus company

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Ansbach to Cologne train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 20:54
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Go Ahead BW07:05 Ansbach
5h00
12:05 Cologne1 change
Go Ahead BW09:07 Ansbach
4h58
14:05 Cologne1 change
Go Ahead BW11:07 Ansbach
4h58
16:05 Cologne1 change
deutsche_bahn12:07 Ansbach
5h54
18:01 Cologne1 change
Go Ahead BW13:10 Ansbach
4h55
18:05 Cologne1 change

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets Ansbach to Cologne by train or coach

Wed
05 Nov
Thu
06 Nov
Fri
07 Nov
Sat
08 Nov
Sun
09 Nov
Mon
10 Nov
Tue
11 Nov

Journey information

Overview: Train from Ansbach to Cologne

GermanyGermany
GermanyGermany
Icon of train
Trains from Ansbach to Cologne run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £22
Distance
316 km
Average train duration
4h 21m
Cheapest ticket price
£44
Trains per day
9
Fastest train
4h 41m
First train
00:02
Last train
23:42
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £22

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Go-Ahead Bayern GmbH, Go Ahead BW from Ansbach to Cologne trainsDeutsche Bahn, Go-Ahead Bayern GmbH, Go Ahead BW trains will get you between Ansbach and Cologne from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 55m
Cheapest Price
£46
Deutsche Bahn frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone

Go-Ahead Bayern GmbH

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 18m
Go-Ahead Bayern GmbH frequency
1 a day

Go Ahead BW

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 55m
Cheapest Price
£81
Go Ahead BW frequency
5 a day

FAQs: Ansbach to Cologne train

FAQs: Travel by train from Ansbach to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ansbach to Cologne.
FAQs
The train distance from Ansbach to Cologne is 316 km.
Booking trains from Ansbach to Cologne in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from Ansbach to Cologne, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The cost of a train ticket from Ansbach to Cologne can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £44, while the average price tends to be around £73.
The train journey from Ansbach to Cologne covers a distance of 316 km and takes approximately 4h 41m. Trains run 9 per day.
The first train from Ansbach to Cologne leaves at 0:02.
The cheapest way to get from Ansbach to Cologne is by coach, costing approximately £22.
The last train from Ansbach to Cologne departs at 23:42.
The train station in Ansbach that goes to Cologne is Ansbach station, and it arrives at Cologne Hbf.
Trains from Ansbach to Cologne run approximately 9 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Ansbach to Cologne.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Ansbach to Cologne.
There is no night train service from Ansbach to Cologne.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Ansbach and Cologne

Ansbach
Cologne
The major train station for departures in Ansbach is Ansbach. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ansbach for your trip from Ansbach to Cologne.
AnsbachWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
Ansbach, Bahnhofplatz 2, 91522 Ansbach
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 07:00 - 17:55
  • Tuesday: 07:00 - 17:55
  • Wednesday: 07:00 - 17:55
  • Thursday: 07:00 - 17:55
  • Friday: 07:00 - 17:55
  • Saturday: 08:00 - 13:30
Dining
Dining
  • Frankengrill
  • Pizzeria Toscana
  • Kammerkneipe
  • Schloßbergstube
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Fantasie
  • Hotel Birnbaum
  • Platengarten
  • Bio Restaurant Schwarzer Bock

More options for your journey from Ansbach to Cologne

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

Tickets and more information for trains to Ansbach
Tickets and more information for trains to Cologne
HomeTrainsTrains in GermanyTrain Times to Cologne Ansbach to Cologne train

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone