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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
$49
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover to Würzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanover to Würzburg will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 3 trains that leave Hanover for Würzburg on Mon, Jun 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 288 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 2 h 1 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Würzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. 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 bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $120.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $164 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg 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 Hanover to Würzburg:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Würzburg costing on average $94 (€77).
A bus is $132 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Würzburg costing on average $164 (€134).
Other travel options to Würzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 30m.
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
You'll arrive about 1h 39m sooner (2h 30m by train vs 4h 9m by car). Tickets start at around $94 (€77) compared to roughly $66 (€54) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hanover to Würzburg trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 583 | On time 8:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 2h01 | 10:28 AM Würzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 785 | On time 9:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 2h01 | 11:28 AM Würzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 585 | On time 10:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 2h01 | 12:28 PM Würzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1185 | On time 10:40 AM Hanover Hbf | 1h56 | 12:36 PM Würzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 787 | On time 11:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 2h01 | 1:28 PM Würzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 587 | On time 12:27 PM Hanover Hbf | 2h01 | 2:28 PM Würzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 789 | On time 1:27 PM Hanover Hbf | 2h01 | 3:28 PM Würzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 589 | On time 2:27 PM Hanover Hbf | 2h01 | 4:28 PM Würzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 881 | On time 3:27 PM Hanover Hbf | 2h01 | 5:28 PM Würzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 681 | On time 4:27 PM Hanover Hbf | 2h01 | 6:28 PM Würzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 883 | On time 5:27 PM Hanover Hbf | 2h01 | 7:28 PM Würzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 683 | On time 6:27 PM Hanover Hbf | 2h01 | 8:28 PM Würzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 885 | On time 7:27 PM Hanover Hbf | 2h01 | 9:28 PM Würzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 685 | On time 8:27 PM Hanover Hbf | 2h01 | 10:28 PM Würzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Hanover to Würzburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 178 miles (288 km) distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 178 miles (288 km) |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
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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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