- Must visit
Museum Ludwig
Major modern and contemporary art museum beside the cathedral, known for Pop Art, Picasso works, and a strong international collection.
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$99
Fastest journey
2 h 28 m
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Würzburg Hbf to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Würzburg Hbf to Cologne Hbf will cost around $99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 45 trains that leave Würzburg Hbf for Cologne Hbf on Thu, Jun 18, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 246 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 28 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 2 h 28 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.
ICE 699 · IC 60402
ICE 520 · IC 60402
ICE 1022
ICE 24
ICE 1020
ICE 822 · S6
ICE 728 · S6
ICE 820 · S6
ICE 724 · S6
ICE 726 · S6Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Würzburg Hbf to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Würzburg Hbf to Cologne Hbf:
A bus is $38 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Würzburg Hbf to Cologne Hbf costing on average $62 (€50).
Other travel options to Cologne Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
Tickets start at around $62 (€50) compared to roughly $50 (€41) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.77 (€-9.52). The journey takes 3h 8m versus 2h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Würzburg Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 520 · IC 60402 | On time 10:56 PM Würzburg Hbf | 6h48 | 5:44 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, June 18 | |||||
ICE 699 · IC 60402 | Delayed 1:28 AM Würzburg Hbf | 4h16 | 3:44 AM 3:44 AMCologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4600 · IC 2241 | On time 4:19 AM Würzburg Hbf | 4h47 | 9:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4600 · ICE 18 | On time 4:19 AM Würzburg Hbf | 3h21 | 7:40 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4602 · ICE 220 | On time 5:14 AM Würzburg Hbf | 3h29 | 8:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1022 | On time 6:23 AM Würzburg Hbf | 3h43 | 10:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1022 · ICE 204 | On time 6:23 AM Würzburg Hbf | 2h42 | 9:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 822 · S6 | On time 6:55 AM Würzburg Hbf | 2h28 | 9:23 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 822 · 4491 · ICE 1049 | On time 6:55 AM Würzburg Hbf | 4h10 | 11:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 820 · S6 | On time 7:55 AM Würzburg Hbf | 2h28 | 10:23 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1020 · ICE 202 | On time 8:24 AM Würzburg Hbf | 2h41 | 11:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1020 | On time 8:24 AM Würzburg Hbf | 3h41 | 12:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 728 · 4493 · IC 1947 | On time 8:55 AM Würzburg Hbf | 4h10 | 1:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 728 · S6 | On time 8:55 AM Würzburg Hbf | 2h28 | 11:23 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 726 · S6 | On time 9:55 AM Würzburg Hbf | 2h28 | 12:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 926 · ICE 200 | On time 10:26 AM Würzburg Hbf | 2h39 | 1:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 926 | On time 10:26 AM Würzburg Hbf | 3h39 | 2:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 724 · S6 | On time 10:55 AM Würzburg Hbf | 2h28 | 1:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 724 · 4495 · ICE 1645 | On time 10:55 AM Würzburg Hbf | 4h10 | 3:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 722 · S6 | On time 11:55 AM Würzburg Hbf | 2h28 | 2:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 228 · ICE 108 | On time 12:26 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h39 | 3:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 228 | On time 12:26 PM Würzburg Hbf | 3h40 | 4:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 720 · 4497 · IC 2012 | On time 12:55 PM Würzburg Hbf | 4h11 | 5:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 720 · S6 | On time 12:55 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h28 | 3:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 628 · S6 | On time 1:55 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h28 | 4:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 28 | 2:26 PM Würzburg Hbf | 3h40 | 6:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 28 · ICE 106 | On time 2:26 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h39 | 5:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 626 · 4487 · IC 1941 | On time 2:55 PM Würzburg Hbf | 4h10 | 7:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 626 · S6 | On time 2:55 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h28 | 5:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 624 · S6 | On time 3:55 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h28 | 6:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 26 · ICE 104 | On time 4:26 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h39 | 7:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 26 | 4:26 PM Würzburg Hbf | 3h40 | 8:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 622 · 4499 · ICE 1649 | On time 4:55 PM Würzburg Hbf | 4h11 | 9:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 622 · S6 | On time 4:55 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h28 | 7:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 620 · S6 | On time 5:55 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h28 | 8:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 24 | 6:26 PM Würzburg Hbf | 3h39 | 10:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 24 · ICE 102 | On time 6:26 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h39 | 9:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 528 · S6 | On time 6:55 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h28 | 9:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 528 · 4759 · IC 2347 | On time 6:55 PM Würzburg Hbf | 4h11 | 11:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 526 · S6 | On time 7:55 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h28 | 10:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 22 | 8:26 PM Würzburg Hbf | 3h40 | 12:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 22 · ICE 100 · S6 | 8:26 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h57 | 11:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 524 · S19 | On time 8:55 PM Würzburg Hbf | 3h14 | 12:09 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 522 | On time 9:55 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h36 | 12:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 522 · ICE 920 | On time 9:55 PM Würzburg Hbf | 4h10 | 2:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Würzburg Hbf to Cologne Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:19, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 152 miles (246 km) distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 152 miles (246 km) |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 2:19 AM |
Last train 10:40 PM |
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Major modern and contemporary art museum beside the cathedral, known for Pop Art, Picasso works, and a strong international collection.
Cologne’s key archaeological museum for Roman heritage, famous for mosaics and finds from the city’s ancient past. Parts of the collection may be presented in temporary locations during building works
Leading fine arts museum with important medieval, Baroque, and 19th-century paintings, offering one of Cologne’s strongest classic art collections.
Revitalized waterfront district with striking modern architecture, promenades, and photogenic Rhine views, popular on social media.
Wide riverside steps and promenade on the right bank, famous for postcard views back toward the cathedral skyline.
Historic Old Town square lined with traditional facades and lively public life, ideal for absorbing the classic Cologne atmosphere.
The city’s signature top-fermented beer, traditionally served in small cylindrical glasses. It is central to Cologne’s brewing culture and best enjoyed in a classic brauhaus.
A classic Cologne snack of rye roll, Gouda cheese, mustard, onions, and pickles. Despite the name, it contains no chicken and is a staple in local beer halls.
A traditional Rhineland dish of mashed potatoes and apple sauce, often served with black pudding and fried onions. The name means 'Heaven and Earth.'
Established traditional brewery restaurant in the old town, popular for authentic Cologne specialties, Kölsch, and rustic historic atmosphere.
Well-known central brauhaus serving Sion Kölsch and dependable local dishes. A solid choice for visitors wanting a classic Cologne beer hall experience.
A long-established restaurant by the Rhine, especially known for pork knuckle and hearty German fare in a traditional, tourist-friendly setting.
Moderate by German standards. Budget eats are easy to find, but hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxis. Small tips are optional in cafes and bars.
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