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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Würzburg Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
2 h 19 m
Average duration
2 h 19 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
245 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Würzburg Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz 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 Messe/Deutz will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 31 trains that leave Würzburg Hbf for Cologne Messe/Deutz on Mon, Jun 22, 13 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 245 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 19 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 2 h 19 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 520 · IC 60402 · 1080310:56 PM7h10Würzburg Hbf6:06 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$271One-way2 transfers- ICE 522 · ICE 920 · S199:55 PM4h50Würzburg Hbf2:45 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$451One-way2 transfers
- ICE 524 · ICE 510 · S19+
243748:55 PM4h48Würzburg Hbf1:43 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$461One-way3 transfers - 4638 · Bus EV · ICE 222 · S1211:40 PM7h13Würzburg Hbf6:53 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$471One-way4 transfers
- 4638 · Bus EV · ICE 826+2430211:40 PM7h34Würzburg Hbf7:14 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$491One-way3 transfers
- ICE 8226:55 AM2h19Würzburg Hbf9:14 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$831One-way0 transfers
- ICE 7288:55 AM2h19Würzburg Hbf11:14 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$831One-way0 transfers
- ICE 72410:55 AM2h19Würzburg Hbf1:14 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$761One-way0 transfers
- ICE 8207:55 AM2h19Würzburg Hbf10:14 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$831One-way0 transfers
- ICE 7269:55 AM2h19Würzburg Hbf12:14 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$831One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Würzburg Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Würzburg Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m 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 Messe/Deutz:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Würzburg Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz costing on average $51 (€41).
Other travel options to Cologne Messe/Deutz take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
The journey is about 11m faster (2h 44m by train vs 2h 55m by car) and roughly $4 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($51 (€41) vs $54 (€44)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Würzburg Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz train times
The table below shows live departures for Würzburg Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz 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 699 · ICE 618 · 10953 | Delayed 11:28 PM 1:28 AMWürzburg Hbf | 4h56 | 6:24 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 699 · ICE 826 | Delayed 11:28 PM 1:28 AMWürzburg Hbf | 5h46 | 7:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1022 · S11 | On time 6:23 AM Würzburg Hbf | 3h56 | 10:19 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1022 · ICE 204 · S11 | On time 6:23 AM Würzburg Hbf | 2h56 | 9:19 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 820 | On time 7:55 AM Würzburg Hbf | 2h19 | 10:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1020 · S11 | On time 8:24 AM Würzburg Hbf | 3h55 | 12:19 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 728 | On time 8:55 AM Würzburg Hbf | 2h19 | 11:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 726 | On time 9:55 AM Würzburg Hbf | 2h19 | 12:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 926 · S11 | On time 10:23 AM Würzburg Hbf | 3h56 | 2:19 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 926 · 17342 | On time 10:23 AM Würzburg Hbf | 4h04 | 2:27 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 724 | On time 10:55 AM Würzburg Hbf | 2h19 | 1:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 722 | On time 11:55 AM Würzburg Hbf | 2h19 | 2:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 228 · S12 | On time 12:26 PM Würzburg Hbf | 4h06 | 4:32 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 720 | On time 12:55 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h19 | 3:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 628 | On time 1:55 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h19 | 4:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 28 · 28528 | On time 2:26 PM Würzburg Hbf | 4h07 | 6:33 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 626 | On time 2:55 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h19 | 5:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 624 | On time 3:55 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h19 | 6:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 26 · S12 | On time 4:26 PM Würzburg Hbf | 4h06 | 8:32 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 622 | On time 4:55 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h19 | 7:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 620 | On time 5:55 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h19 | 8:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 24 · S11 | On time 6:26 PM Würzburg Hbf | 3h53 | 10:19 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 528 | On time 6:55 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h19 | 9:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 526 | On time 7:55 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h19 | 10:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 22 | On time 8:26 PM Würzburg Hbf | 3h47 | 12:13 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 524 · 25447 | On time 8:55 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h53 | 11:48 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 935 · ICE 1272 · ICE 510 · 10938 | On time 8:57 PM Würzburg Hbf | 3h36 | 12:33 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 522 · S19 | On time 9:55 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h48 | 12:43 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 522 · ICE 920 | On time 9:55 PM Würzburg Hbf | 4h05 | 2:00 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 520 · IC 60402 · S11 | On time 10:56 PM Würzburg Hbf | 7h13 | 6:09 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
| 4638+24302+ICE 826 | On time 11:40 PM Würzburg Hbf | 7h34 | 7:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
| 4638+24302+ICE 222 · S12 | 11:40 PM Würzburg Hbf | 7h13 | 6:53 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3 transfers | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
| 4600 · ICE 18 · 26809 | 4:19 AM Würzburg Hbf | 3h33 | 7:52 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
| 4600 · ICE 824 | On time 4:19 AM Würzburg Hbf | 3h55 | 8:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| 4602 · ICE 220 · S12 | 5:14 AM Würzburg Hbf | 3h39 | 8:53 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Würzburg Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz
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Trains from Würzburg Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:19, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 152 miles (245 km) distance in 2h 19m.
Distance 152 miles (245 km) |
Average train duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 2:19 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Würzburg Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Würzburg Hbf and Cologne Messe/Deutz from $16 (€13). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Würzburg Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Würzburg Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne Messe/Deutz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Würzburg Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Most Würzburg Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz trains use the Würzburg Hbf to Köln Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz. Use this guide to compare Würzburg Hbf and Cologne Messe/Deutz train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Würzburg Hbf from Würzburg city centre
Würzburg Hbf is 1 km from Würzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Würzburg Hbf train station facilities and services
Würzburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald's, Anatolia Kebap Haus, Schönborn, Cafe am Dom
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Würzburg Hbf. ATMs are available at Würzburg Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Würzburg Hbf. Information desks are available at Würzburg Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Würzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Würzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Würzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Würzburg Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Schönleber, Hotel Amberger, Pension Siegel, Dorint Hotel Würzburg.
Getting to Würzburg Süd from Würzburg city centre
Würzburg Süd train station facilities and services
Würzburg Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Casa, Bei Peppino, Karthäuser
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Würzburg Süd. ATMs are available at Würzburg Süd.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Würzburg Süd. Information desks are available at Würzburg Süd.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Würzburg Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Würzburg Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Würzburg Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Würzburg Süd.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Amberger, Dorint Hotel Würzburg, Till Eulenspiegel, Franziskaner.
Getting to Würzburg-Zell from Würzburg city centre
Würzburg-Zell is 4 km from Würzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Würzburg-Zell train station facilities and services
Würzburg-Zell has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: AN20 Lounge, Gasthaus Rose
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Würzburg-Zell. ATMs are available at Würzburg-Zell.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Würzburg-Zell. Information desks are available at Würzburg-Zell.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Würzburg-Zell. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Würzburg-Zell: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Würzburg-Zell: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Würzburg-Zell.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Gasthaus Rose.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Getting to Köln Messe/Deutz from Cologne city centre
Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Messe/Deutz train station facilities and services
Köln Messe/Deutz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Imbiss Athena, Arena Grill, Cafe Especial, Joe Champs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. ATMs are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Information desks are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pension Helenenwall, Zur guten Quelle, Zum Goldenen Hut, Merlin.
Getting to Köln/Bonn Flughafen from Cologne city centre
Köln/Bonn Flughafen is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln/Bonn Flughafen train station facilities and services
Köln/Bonn Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Bistro Leysieffer, Mishba, Ständige Vertretung, Kamps
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. ATMs are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Information desks are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
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