How to travel from Cologne to Würzburg

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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Würzburg

Omio 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 €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €16.

Distance: 153 miles (247 km)

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€54

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€23

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3h 21m

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2h 51m

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4h 26m

Average total duration

3h 56m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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from Cologne to Würzburg

How to get from Cologne to Würzburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cologne to Würzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:35AM4h20
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
12:55PMWürzburg, Hbf
$271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:35AM4h45
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
03:20PMWürzburg, Hbf
$261One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
05:45PM4h00
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
09:45PMWürzburg, Hbf
$271One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
11:35AM4h35
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
04:10PMWürzburg, Hbf
$261One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:55PM4h10
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
07:05PMWürzburg, Hbf
$271One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:50PM4h35
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
08:25PMWürzburg, Hbf
$271One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Würzburg

Travel 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 Cologne to Würzburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Würzburg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Würzburg is a bus with an average price of $21 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Würzburg:

A bus is $0.01 (€0.01) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Würzburg costing on average $21 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Würzburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Würzburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 50m.

The distance from Cologne to Würzburg is approximately 153 miles (247 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Würzburg is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Würzburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Würzburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Würzburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Würzburg, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Würzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Würzburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Würzburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Würzburg with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Würzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Nuremberg, Paris, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Würzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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