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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$68 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Würzburg:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Würzburg costing on average $68 (€56).
A bus is $895 (€732) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Würzburg costing on average $921 (€754).
Other travel options to Würzburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 35m.
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
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How to get from Cologne to Würzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Würzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:55 PM4h10Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)7:05 PMWürzburg, Hbf$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus2:55 PM4h10Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)7:05 PMWürzburg, Hbf$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 5256:45 AM2h18Cologne Messe/Deutz9:03 AMWürzburg Hbf$461One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 5235:20 AM2h43Cologne Messe/Deutz8:03 AMWürzburg Hbf$341One-way0 transfers
ICE 5214:28 AM2h34Cologne Hbf7:02 AMWürzburg Hbf$461One-way0 transfers
ICE 8273:21 AM2h43Cologne Hbf6:04 AMWürzburg Hbf$461One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:35 AM4h35Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)4:10 PMWürzburg, Hbf$291One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 PM4h30Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)1:30 AMWürzburg, Hbf$311One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:55 PM3h50Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)9:45 PMWürzburg, Hbf$361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Würzburg:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Würzburg costing on average $68 (€56).
A bus is $895 (€732) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Würzburg costing on average $921 (€754).
Other travel options to Würzburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 35m.
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Würzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Messe/Deutz and arrive in Würzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Würzburg, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Würzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Würzburg by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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