Essen to Würzburg train

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Cheap train tickets from Essen to Würzburg

Showing times and prices for Nov 08

Cheapest

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

Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 729
05:51PM3h10
Essen Hbf
09:01PMWürzburg Hbf
$751One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 821
06:39PM3h22
Essen Hbf
10:01PMWürzburg Hbf
$751One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
S 6
06:29PM3h32
Essen Süd station
10:01PMWürzburg Hbf
$791One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
S 6
05:29PM3h32
Essen Süd station
09:01PMWürzburg Hbf
$791One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 643
05:21PM5h07
Essen Hbf
10:28PMWürzburg Hbf
$911One-way
1 transfer

Essen to Würzburg train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 8
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 2403
08:00AM Essen Hbf3h28 11:28AM Würzburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
S 6
08:29AM Essen Süd station3h32 12:01PM Würzburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
S 6
08:49AM Essen Süd station4h40 01:29PM Würzburg Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 621
08:49AM Essen Hbf3h12 12:01PM Würzburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 1916
09:00AM Essen Hbf4h29 01:29PM Würzburg Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
S 6
09:09AM Essen Süd station5h19 02:28PM Würzburg Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 545
09:23AM Essen Hbf5h05 02:28PM Würzburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
S 6
09:29AM Essen Süd station3h36 01:05PM Würzburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 623
09:41AM Essen Hbf3h24 01:05PM Würzburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn
S 6
09:49AM Essen Süd station3h43 01:32PM Würzburg Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
S 6
04:29PM Essen Süd station3h32 08:01PM Würzburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
S 6
04:49PM Essen Süd station4h39 09:28PM Würzburg Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 727
04:53PM Essen Hbf3h08 08:01PM Würzburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 1908
05:00PM Essen Hbf4h28 09:28PM Würzburg Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
S 6
05:09PM Essen Süd station5h19 10:28PM Würzburg Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 643
05:21PM Essen Hbf5h07 10:28PM Würzburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
S 6
05:29PM Essen Süd station3h32 09:01PM Würzburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 729
05:51PM Essen Hbf3h10 09:01PM Würzburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn
S 6
06:29PM Essen Süd station3h32 10:01PM Würzburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 821
06:39PM Essen Hbf3h22 10:01PM Würzburg Hbf0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Essen to Würzburg?

The best time to book your train from Essen to Würzburg is 42 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Essen to Würzburg route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Essen to Würzburg per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Essen to Würzburg.

Fastest train times from Essen to Würzburg

Showing times and prices for Nov 08

Fastest Journey

3 h 8 m

Average

4 h

Trains per day

20

Distance

277 km

Of the 20 trains that leave Essen for Würzburg every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 727
04:53PM3h08
Essen Hbf
08:01PMWürzburg Hbf
$1371One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 729
05:51PM3h10
Essen Hbf
09:01PMWürzburg Hbf
$751One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 621
08:49AM3h12
Essen Hbf
12:01PMWürzburg Hbf
$1141One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 821
06:39PM3h22
Essen Hbf
10:01PMWürzburg Hbf
$751One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 623
09:41AM3h24
Essen Hbf
01:05PMWürzburg Hbf
$1141One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Essen to Würzburg

distanceDistance172 miles (277 km)
durationAverage train duration3 h 12 min
priceAverage train ticket price$83 (€72)
frequencyTrain frequency13 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 2 direct trains a day
carriersTrain companiesDeutsche Bahn

Trains from Essen to Würzburg cover the 172 miles (277 km) long route taking on average 3 h 12 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 13 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $27 (€23), but the average price of train tickets is $83 (€72). Travelers depart most frequently from Essen Hbf and arrive in Würzburg Hbf.

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and National Express from Essen to Würzburg trains

Deutsche Bahn and National Express trains will get you between Essen and Würzburg from $20 (€18). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Würzburg from Essen. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Deutsche Bahn from Essen to Würzburg train information:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 12 min
  • Cheapest Price: $20
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 16 a day

FAQs: Trains from Essen to Würzburg

FAQs: Travel by train from Essen to Würzburg 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 Essen to Würzburg.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Essen to Würzburg can start from as little as $27 (€23) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Essen to Würzburg is $83 (€72); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Essen to Würzburg is 3 h 12 min   to travel the 172 mile (277 km) long route, with around there are 13 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Essen to Würzburg leaves at 1: 09 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Essen to Würzburg leaves at 11: 40 PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Essen to Würzburg without having to change trains with Deutsche Bahn. There are 2 direct trains from Essen to Würzburg each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best Essen to Würzburg train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Essen and Würzburg to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 40 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Essen Hbf, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Würzburg Hbf, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Würzburg from Essen is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 12 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Essen to Würzburg by train is February.
You have options as you can travel from Essen to Würzburg 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

Popular train stations from Essen to Würzburg

Essen
Würzburg
The major train station for departures in Essen is Essen Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Essen Hbf for your trip from Essen to Würzburg.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 07:30 oclock - 19:00 oclock
  • Tuesday: 07:30 oclock - 19:00 oclock
  • Wednesday: 07:30 oclock - 19:00 oclock
  • Thursday: 07:30 oclock - 19:00 oclock
  • Friday: 07:30 oclock - 19:00 oclock
  • Saturday: 09:00 oclock - 18:00 oclock
  • Sunday: 09:00 oclock - 18:00 oclock
The major train station for arrivals in Würzburg is Würzburg Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Würzburg Hbf for your journey to Würzburg from Essen.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 07:00 oclock - 19:00 oclock
  • Tuesday: 07:00 oclock - 19:00 oclock
  • Wednesday: 07:00 oclock - 19:00 oclock
  • Thursday: 07:00 oclock - 19:00 oclock
  • Friday: 07:00 oclock - 19:00 oclock
  • Saturday: 09:00 oclock - 19:00 oclock
  • Sunday: 09:00 oclock - 19:00 oclock

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