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Museum im Kulturspeicher Würzburg
Art museum in a converted harbor granary, known for 19th- to 21st-century works and the Peter C. Ruppert Collection of Concrete Art.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 5 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
247 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Würzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Würzburg will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 9 buses that leave Cologne for Würzburg on Sun, Jun 21, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 247 km distance in an average of 4 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 4 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Würzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $921.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $921 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Würzburg:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Würzburg costing on average $68 (€56).
A bus is $895 (€732) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Würzburg costing on average $921 (€754).
Other travel options to Würzburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 35m.
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€22) compared to roughly $54 (€44) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28 (€23). The journey takes 3h 47m versus 3h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Würzburg buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 2:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 4h10 | 7:05 PM Würzburg, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 4h35 | 8:25 PM Würzburg, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 3h50 | 9:45 PM Würzburg, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 4h00 | 11:35 PM Würzburg, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 4h30 | 1:30 AM Würzburg, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 4h05 | 6:25 AM Würzburg, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 4h20 | 12:55 PM Würzburg, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 4h45 | 3:20 PM Würzburg, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 4h35 | 4:10 PM Würzburg, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Cologne to Würzburg run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 153 miles (247 km) distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 153 miles (247 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 2:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Art museum in a converted harbor granary, known for 19th- to 21st-century works and the Peter C. Ruppert Collection of Concrete Art.
Modern and contemporary art museum of the Diocese of Würzburg, pairing religious themes with important 20th- and 21st-century works.
Memorial museum at the site where Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen discovered X-rays, especially appealing for science and history enthusiasts.
Central square framed by historic facades, St. Mary's Chapel, and lively city-center activity, ideal for first-time visitors.
Walkable historic core with churches, squares, and traditional streetscapes, best for exploring Würzburg's atmosphere on foot.
Popular walking area along the river with postcard views toward the bridge, fortress, and vineyards, especially scenic around sunset.
The signature white wine of Franconia, often served in the traditional Bocksbeutel bottle. Würzburg is one of the region’s most important wine cities, so tasting local Silvaner is essential.
Franconian grilled sausages typically served with sauerkraut and bread or potato salad. A classic regional tavern dish and a staple of local beer and wine halls.
Roasted pork shoulder with crackling, usually served with dumplings and gravy. This hearty Franconian specialty is widely associated with traditional Sunday meals.
A classic Franconian restaurant popular for traditional regional dishes such as Schäufele, dumplings, and local wine in a historic setting.
Refined restaurant in Würzburg known for modern fine dining and polished service, with creative menus and a more upscale atmosphere.
Historic wine tavern attached to one of Würzburg’s famous wine estates, serving Franconian food and local wines in a traditional atmosphere.
Moderate by German standards. Casual meals and coffee are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or tip about 5-10% for good service. Round up in taxis. Small tips are appreciated at cafés; not expected for counter service.
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